Master’s Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics
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Education Levels of Astronomy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 173 people earned their master's degree in astronomy. This makes it the 213th most popular master'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 | 222 |
| Master’s Degree | 173 |
| Graduate Certificate | 12 |
Earnings of Astronomy Majors With Master’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 master's degrees in astronomy. About 56.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 98 |
| Women | 75 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of astronomy master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 85 |
| International Students | 37 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 20 |
Most Popular Astronomy Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 44 colleges that offer a master’s degree in astronomy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Princeton University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for astronomy majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 21 people received their master's degree in astronomy from Princeton. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
California Institute of Technology is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in astronomy. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 16 people received their master's degree in astronomy from Caltech.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for astronomy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 13 people received their master's degree in astronomy from Penn State University Park.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in astronomy. Each year, around 42,300 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, 11 people received their master's degree in astronomy from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 60% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Arizona is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in astronomy. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. 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, 10 people received their master's degree in astronomy from University of Arizona. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for astronomy majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. Each year, around 37,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 10 people received their master's degree in astronomy from CU - Boulder.
The 7th most popular school in the country for astronomy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northwestern University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,391 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,869 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in astronomy from Northwestern.
The 7th most popular school in the country for astronomy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Harvard University. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 master's degree in astronomy from Harvard. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in astronomy. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in astronomy from UMCP.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in astronomy. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in astronomy from Ohio State. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for astronomy majors who are seeking their master's degree is San Diego State University. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in astronomy from SDSU. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
University of California - Santa Cruz comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in astronomy. Roughly 19,100 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 master's degree in astronomy from UC Santa Cruz. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for astronomy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in astronomy from IU Bloomington. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Rochester Institute of Technology comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in astronomy. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 master's degree in astronomy from RIT. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for astronomy majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Hawaii at Manoa. Each year, around 18,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 master's degree in astronomy from UH Manoa.
The 15th most popular school in the country for astronomy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in astronomy from Columbia. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in astronomy. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in astronomy from UT Austin. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in astronomy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,364 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in astronomy from UMass Amherst.
The 18th most popular school in the country for astronomy majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. 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 master's degree in astronomy from U-M. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| 31 | |
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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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