Doctor’s Degrees in Astrophysics
Education Levels of Astrophysical Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 64 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 | 64 |
| Master’s Degree | 48 |
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 62.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 40 |
| Women | 24 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of astrophysical sciences doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 35 |
| International Students | 16 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
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 $59,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in astrophysical sciences from Princeton. About 25% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 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.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for astrophysical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 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. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,884 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 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 $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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in astrophysical sciences from Caltech. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Michigan State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in astrophysical sciences. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 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. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
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 $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 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. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in astrophysical sciences. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 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 $61,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in astrophysical sciences from Vanderbilt. Of these students, 40% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 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.
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 $57,130 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,730 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in astrophysical sciences from TCU.
University of Alaska Fairbanks comes in at #13 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 $8,041 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in astrophysical sciences from UAF.
The 13th most popular school in the country for astrophysical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Iowa State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 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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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to astrophysical sciences that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Astronomy | 133 |
| Planetary Astronomy & Science | 41 |
| Other Astronomy & Astrophysics | 21 |
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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