Doctor’s Degrees in Astrophysics
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Education Levels of Astrophysical Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 50 people earned their doctor's degree in astrophysical sciences. This earns it the #226 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 astrophysical sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 50 |
| Master’s Degree | 31 |
Earnings of Astrophysical 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
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Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in astrophysical sciences. About 62.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 31 |
| Women | 19 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of astrophysical sciences doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 31 |
| International Students | 9 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Most Popular Astrophysical Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 14 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in astrophysical sciences. Learn more about the most popular 14 below:
Princeton University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for astrophysical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,410 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in astrophysical sciences from Princeton. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
Harvard University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in astrophysical sciences. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in astrophysical sciences from Harvard. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for astrophysical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Roughly 42,300 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 doctor's degree in astrophysical sciences from UC Berkeley.
Rochester Institute of Technology comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in astrophysical sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,740 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in astrophysical sciences from RIT.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for astrophysical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in astrophysical sciences from ASU - Tempe. About 25% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for astrophysical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor'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 $58,479 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,479 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in astrophysical sciences from Caltech. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
Michigan State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in astrophysical sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in astrophysical sciences from Michigan State.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in astrophysical sciences. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,004 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,251 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in astrophysical sciences from CU - Boulder.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in astrophysical sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,006 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in astrophysical sciences from UMN Twin Cities.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in astrophysical sciences. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,130 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in astrophysical sciences from Vanderbilt. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Texas Christian University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in astrophysical sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,890 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,660 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in astrophysical sciences from TCU.
Indiana University - Bloomington is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in astrophysical sciences. 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, 1 people received their doctor's degree in astrophysical sciences from IU Bloomington.
The 13th most popular school in the country for astrophysical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Iowa State University. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,572 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in astrophysical sciences from Iowa State.
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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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