Master’s Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics
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Education Levels of Astronomy Majors
In 2020-2021, 187 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 | 979 |
| Master’s Degree | 187 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 170 |
| Associate Degree | 23 |
| Graduate Certificate | 14 |
| Basic Certificate | 1 |
| 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 59.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 111 |
| Women | 76 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of astronomy master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 95 |
| International Students | 34 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 16 |
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 $56,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,010 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 master's degrees were handed out to astronomy majors at Princeton. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
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 $56,364 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,364 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their master's degree in astronomy from Caltech. Of these students, 63% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in astronomy. Roughly 89,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to astronomy majors at Penn State University Park. Of these students, 38% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The astronomy program at University of California - Berkeley awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 45% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,168 per year. The astronomy program at University of Colorado Boulder awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 20% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. The astronomy program at University of Arizona awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 40% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $60,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year. The astronomy program at Northwestern University awarded 9 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% 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 $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their master's degree in astronomy from Harvard. About 11% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. The astronomy program at Ohio State University - Main Campus awarded 8 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
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 $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. The astronomy program at University of Maryland - College Park awarded 8 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
San Diego State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in astronomy. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their master's degree in astronomy from SDSU. Of these students, 17% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 master's degrees were handed out to astronomy majors at IU Bloomington. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
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 $50,225 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,092 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The astronomy program at University of California - Santa Cruz awarded 5 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% 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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their master's degree in astronomy from Columbia. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in astronomy. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. The astronomy program at The University of Texas at Austin awarded 4 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 75% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 master's degrees were handed out to astronomy majors at UH Manoa. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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 $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their master's degree in astronomy from Michigan State.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in astronomy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 master's degrees were handed out to astronomy majors at U-M. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 | 2,246 |
| Physics | 1,949 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 1,663 |
| Materials Sciences | 270 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 213 |
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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