Master’s Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Education Levels of Astronomy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 253 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 | 259 |
| Master’s Degree | 253 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
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
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in astronomy. About 52.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 133 |
| Women | 120 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of astronomy master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 116 |
| International Students | 53 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 27 |
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 $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, 21 people received their master's degree in astronomy from Princeton. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% 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 $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, 16 people received their master's degree in astronomy from Caltech. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
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 $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 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. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in astronomy from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 14% were women and 43% 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 $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in astronomy from University of Arizona. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% 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 $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, 10 people received their master's degree in astronomy from CU - Boulder. About 47% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for astronomy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northwestern University. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in astronomy from Northwestern. Of these students, 40% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $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, 9 people received their master's degree in astronomy from Harvard. About 57% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in astronomy. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in astronomy from UMCP. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in astronomy. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in astronomy from Ohio State. About 38% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for astronomy majors who are seeking their master's degree is San Diego State University. 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.
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 $11,834 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 master's degree in astronomy from UC Santa Cruz. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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 $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in astronomy from IU Bloomington. Around 50% 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 $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 master's degree in astronomy from RIT.
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. About 50% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $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, 4 people received their master's degree in astronomy from Columbia. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in astronomy from UT Austin. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in astronomy. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 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 $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in astronomy from U-M.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to astronomy that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 2,413 |
| Physics | 2,152 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 1,612 |
| Materials Sciences | 279 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 258 |
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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