Master’s Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics
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Education Levels of Astronomy Majors
In 2020-2021, 187 master's degrees were awarded to astronomy majors. 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 |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 187 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 170 |
| Graduate Certificate | 14 |
Earnings of Astronomy Majors With Master’s Degrees
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Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in astronomy. About 59.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 111 |
| Women | 76 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of astronomy master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 95 |
| International Students | 34 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 16 |
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 $56,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,010 per year. The astronomy program at Princeton University awarded 21 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 29% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $56,364 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,364 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 master's degrees were handed out to astronomy majors at Caltech. About 63% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in astronomy. Each year, around 89,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. The astronomy program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 13 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 38% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their master's degree in astronomy from UC Berkeley. About 45% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,168 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in astronomy from CU - Boulder. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
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 $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in astronomy from University of Arizona. About 40% of this group were women, and 10% 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 $60,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their master's degree in astronomy from Northwestern. Of these students, 56% were women and 44% 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 $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 master's degrees were handed out to astronomy majors at Harvard. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% 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 $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their master's degree in astronomy from Ohio State. Of these students, 38% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their master's degree in astronomy from UMCP. Of these students, 25% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 master's degrees were handed out to astronomy majors at SDSU. About 17% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. The astronomy program at Indiana University - Bloomington awarded 5 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 20% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $50,225 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,092 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 master's degrees were handed out to astronomy majors at RIT.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their master's degree in astronomy from UC Santa Cruz. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 master's degrees were handed out to astronomy majors at Columbia. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their master's degree in astronomy from UT Austin. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% 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. The astronomy program at University of Hawaii at Manoa awarded 4 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Cornell University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in astronomy. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 master's degrees were handed out to astronomy majors at Cornell.
The 18th most popular school in the country for astronomy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Michigan State University. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. 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, 3 master's degrees were handed out to astronomy majors at Michigan State.
The 18th most popular school in the country for astronomy majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. The astronomy program at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor awarded 3 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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 | 2,246 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 1,663 |
| Materials Sciences | 270 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 213 |
| Other Physical Science | 148 |
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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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