Doctor’s Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics
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Education Levels of Astronomy Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 170 students 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 |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 187 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 170 |
| Graduate Certificate | 14 |
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 60.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 102 |
| Women | 68 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of astronomy doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 89 |
| International Students | 47 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 14 |
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 $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their doctor's degree in astronomy from Harvard. Of these students, 53% were women and 29% 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 $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their doctor's degree in astronomy from University of Arizona. Of these students, 20% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in astronomy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in astronomy from UCLA.
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 $56,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,010 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in astronomy from Princeton. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women.
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 $56,364 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,364 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their doctor's degree in astronomy from Caltech. Of these students, 43% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cornell University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in astronomy. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. The astronomy program at Cornell University awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in astronomy from UC Santa Cruz. About 67% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to astronomy majors at UMCP. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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 $50,225 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,092 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in astronomy from RIT. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
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 $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in astronomy from UIUC. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for astronomy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Northwestern University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in astronomy from Northwestern.
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 $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in astronomy from UW Seattle. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. The astronomy program at Boston University awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 9th most popular school in the country for astronomy 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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The astronomy program at University of California - Berkeley awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 40% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. The astronomy program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in astronomy from ASU - Tempe.
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 $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to astronomy majors at Michigan State. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for astronomy 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. The astronomy program at University of Wisconsin - Madison awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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 $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to astronomy majors at UChicago.
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. The astronomy program at University of Hawaii at Manoa awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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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 | 2,721 |
| Physics | 1,752 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 734 |
| Materials Sciences | 144 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 125 |
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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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