Master’s Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Education Levels of Astronomy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 253 people earned their master's degree in astronomy. This earns it the #213 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in astronomy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,035 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 259 |
| Master’s Degree | 253 |
| Associate Degree | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
| Basic Certificate | 2 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Astronomy Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for astronomy majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for astronomy majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in astronomy. About 52.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 133 |
| Women | 120 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of astronomy master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 116 |
| International Students | 53 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 27 |
Most Popular Astronomy Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 44 colleges that offer a master’s degree in astronomy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for astronomy students seekinga master's degree is Princeton University. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in astronomy from Princeton. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for astronomy majors who are seeking their master's degree is California Institute of Technology. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,816 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in astronomy from Caltech. About 63% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in astronomy. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in astronomy from Penn State University Park. About 50% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Berkeley is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in astronomy. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in astronomy from UC Berkeley. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in astronomy. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in astronomy from CU - Boulder. Of these students, 47% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for astronomy majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Arizona. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in astronomy from University of Arizona. About 50% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northwestern University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in astronomy. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in astronomy from Northwestern. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
Harvard University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in astronomy. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in astronomy from Harvard. Of these students, 57% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in astronomy. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in astronomy from Ohio State. Of these students, 38% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in astronomy. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in astronomy from UMCP. About 38% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
San Diego State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in astronomy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in astronomy from SDSU.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in astronomy. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in astronomy from IU Bloomington. About 33% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rochester Institute of Technology is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in astronomy. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,884 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in astronomy from RIT.
University of California - Santa Cruz is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in astronomy. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in astronomy from UC Santa Cruz. About 50% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in astronomy. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in astronomy from Columbia. About 70% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in astronomy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in astronomy from UT Austin. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Hawaii at Manoa comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in astronomy. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in astronomy from UH Manoa. Of these students, 50% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cornell University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in astronomy. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in astronomy from Cornell.
Michigan State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in astronomy. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in astronomy from Michigan State. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in astronomy. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in astronomy from U-M.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to astronomy that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 2,413 |
| Physics | 2,152 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 1,612 |
| Materials Sciences | 279 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 258 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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