Master’s Degrees in Planetary Astronomy & Science
Education Levels of Planetary Astronomy and Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 22 people earned their master's degree in planetary astronomy and science. This makes it the 856th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in planetary astronomy and science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 41 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 25 |
| Master’s Degree | 22 |
| Basic Certificate | 2 |
Earnings of Planetary Astronomy and Science Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for planetary astronomy and science majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in planetary astronomy and science. About 59.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 9 |
| Women | 13 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of planetary astronomy and science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Planetary Astronomy and Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 6 colleges that offer a master’s degree in planetary astronomy and science. Learn more about the most popular 6 below:
The most popular school in the United States for planetary astronomy and science students seekinga master's degree is University of Arizona. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. 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, 6 people received their master's degree in planetary astronomy and science from University of Arizona.
California Institute of Technology is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in planetary astronomy and science. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in planetary astronomy and science from Caltech. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Harvard University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in planetary astronomy and science. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in planetary astronomy and science from Harvard. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of Arkansas is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in planetary astronomy and science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in planetary astronomy and science from UARK.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to planetary astronomy and science that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Astronomy | 164 |
| Astrophysics | 48 |
| Other Astronomy & Astrophysics | 19 |
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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