Doctor’s Degrees in Astronomy
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Education Levels of Astronomical Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 118 people earned their doctor's degree in astronomical sciences. This earns it the #181 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
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 Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for astronomical sciences students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in astronomical sciences. About 56.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 67 |
| Women | 51 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of astronomical sciences doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 56 |
| International Students | 32 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
Most Popular Astronomical Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 30 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in astronomical sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for astronomical sciences students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Arizona. 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, 9 people received their doctor's degree in astronomical sciences from University of Arizona.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for astronomical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Santa Cruz. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in astronomical sciences from UC Santa Cruz. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in astronomical sciences. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in astronomical sciences from UMCP. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in astronomical sciences. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,891 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in astronomical sciences from UIUC. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Boston University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in astronomical sciences. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in astronomical sciences from Boston U.
The 5th most popular school in the country for astronomical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in astronomical sciences from Columbia. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in astronomical sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,189 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,004 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in astronomical sciences from UW Seattle.
University of Hawaii at Manoa comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in astronomical sciences. 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 doctor's degree in astronomical sciences from UH Manoa. Of these students, 17% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Chicago is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in astronomical sciences. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,179 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in astronomical sciences from UChicago.
University of Virginia - Main Campus is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in astronomical sciences. Each year, around 25,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in astronomical sciences from University of Virginia.
The 9th most popular school in the country for astronomical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in astronomical sciences from UW - Madison.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in astronomical sciences. 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 doctor's degree in astronomical sciences from U-M.
The 13th most popular school in the country for astronomical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor'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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in astronomical sciences from NMSU Main Campus. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for astronomical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in astronomical sciences from UT Austin. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in astronomical sciences. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in astronomical sciences from Penn State University Park. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
University of Nevada - Las Vegas is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in astronomical sciences. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,159 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,976 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in astronomical sciences from UNLV.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in astronomical sciences. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. 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, 2 people received their doctor's degree in astronomical sciences from Ohio State. About 14% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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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