Doctor’s Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Education Levels of Astronomy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 259 people earned their doctor's degree in astronomy. This makes it the 95th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in astronomy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 259 |
| Master’s Degree | 253 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
Earnings of Astronomy Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for astronomy majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for astronomy students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in astronomy. About 60.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 156 |
| Women | 103 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of astronomy doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 133 |
| International Students | 75 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 13 |
Most Popular Astronomy Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 47 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in astronomy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Harvard University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for astronomy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. 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, 17 people received their doctor's degree in astronomy from Harvard. Of these students, 38% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Arizona comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in astronomy. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 15 people received their doctor's degree in astronomy from University of Arizona. About 63% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in astronomy. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. 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, 10 people received their doctor's degree in astronomy from UCLA. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for astronomy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Princeton University. 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 astronomy from Princeton. About 25% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California Institute of Technology is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in astronomy. 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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in astronomy from Caltech. Of these students, 57% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for astronomy 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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in astronomy from UC Santa Cruz.
University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in astronomy. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in astronomy from UMCP.
Cornell University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in astronomy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in astronomy from Cornell.
The 9th most popular school in the country for astronomy 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 astronomy from ASU - Tempe.
The 9th most popular school in the country for astronomy 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 astronomy from UC Berkeley.
The 9th most popular school in the country for astronomy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in astronomy from UIUC.
The 9th most popular school in the country for astronomy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Northwestern University. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in astronomy from Northwestern. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Boston University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in astronomy. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in astronomy from Boston U.
The 9th most popular school in the country for astronomy 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 $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in astronomy from Columbia.
Rochester Institute of Technology is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in astronomy. 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 astronomy from RIT.
The 9th most popular school in the country for astronomy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in astronomy from UW Seattle. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
University of Hawaii at Manoa is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in astronomy. 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 astronomy from UH Manoa. Of these students, 40% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Chicago is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in astronomy. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 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 astronomy from UChicago. Of these students, 38% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Michigan State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in astronomy. 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 astronomy from Michigan State. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
University of Virginia - Main Campus is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in astronomy. Each year, around 25,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,823 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,118 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in astronomy from University of Virginia. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to astronomy that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 3,103 |
| Physics | 2,046 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 766 |
| Materials Sciences | 209 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 136 |
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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