Master’s Degrees in Astronomy
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Education Levels of Astronomical Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 104 people earned their master's degree in astronomical sciences. This makes it the 519th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in astronomical sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 118 |
| Master’s Degree | 104 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
Earnings of Astronomical Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for astronomical sciences 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 men than women pursue master's degrees in astronomical sciences. About 57.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 60 |
| Women | 44 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of astronomical sciences master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 50 |
| International Students | 19 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 12 |
Most Popular Astronomical Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 32 colleges that offer a master’s degree in astronomical sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for astronomical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,466 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in astronomical sciences from Penn State University Park.
Northwestern University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in astronomical sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,391 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,869 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in astronomical sciences from Northwestern.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for astronomical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,695 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,238 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in astronomical sciences from UMCP.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in astronomical sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in astronomical sciences from Ohio State. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
San Diego State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in astronomical sciences. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. 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 astronomical sciences from SDSU. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for astronomical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Santa Cruz. Roughly 19,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in astronomical sciences from UC Santa Cruz. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for astronomical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,033 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in astronomical sciences from IU Bloomington. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for astronomical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Hawaii at Manoa. Each year, around 18,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 astronomical sciences from UH Manoa.
The 8th most popular school in the country for astronomical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in astronomical sciences from Columbia. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in astronomical sciences. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,036 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in astronomical sciences from UT Austin. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
University of Arizona is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in astronomical sciences. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,348 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in astronomical sciences from University of Arizona. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of Massachusetts Amherst is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in astronomical sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,364 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in astronomical sciences from UMass Amherst.
University of Virginia - Main Campus is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in astronomical sciences. Roughly 25,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,059 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,382 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in astronomical sciences from University of Virginia. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in astronomical sciences. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in astronomical sciences from Texas A&M College Station. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for astronomical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Cornell University. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,456 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 astronomical sciences from Cornell.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in astronomical sciences. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in astronomical sciences from U-M. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for astronomical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is New Mexico State University - Main Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,283 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in astronomical sciences from NMSU Main Campus.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in astronomical sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in astronomical sciences from RPI.
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*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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