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Astronomy & Astrophysics at University of California - Berkeley

48 Bachelor's Degrees
11 Master's Degrees
5 Doctor's Degrees
Astronomy & Astrophysics is one of the majors in the physical sciences program at University of California - Berkeley.

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UC Berkeley ranks in comparison to other schools with astronomy programs.

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Astronomy & Astrophysics Degrees Available at UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley Astronomy Rankings

The bachelor's program at UC Berkeley was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomy list. It is also ranked #1 in California.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools 1
Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 1

Popularity of Astronomy at UC Berkeley

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Berkeley handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in astronomy from UC Berkeley. This makes it the #4 most popular school for astronomy master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in astronomy in 2022, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Astronomy Graduates from UC Berkeley Make?

$54,746 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Astronomy Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

Astronomy majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,746 a year. This is higher than $39,728, which is the national median for all astronomy bachelor's degree recipients.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Astronomy from UC Berkeley Cost?

$14,850 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

UC Berkeley Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $11,834 $42,611
Fees $3,016 $3,016
Books and Supplies $1,273 $1,273
On Campus Room and Board $22,692 $22,692
On Campus Other Expenses $6,238 $6,238

Learn more about UC Berkeley tuition and fees.

UC Berkeley Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 60% of astronomy bachelor's degrees went to men and 40% went to women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a bachelor's in astronomy.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 8
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 7
White 20
Non-Resident Aliens 7
Other Races 5

Does UC Berkeley Offer an Online BS in Astronomy?

Online degrees for the UC Berkeley astronomy bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UC Berkeley Online Learning page.

UC Berkeley Astronomy & Astrophysics Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 5 astronomy students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UC Berkeley, about 40% were men and 60% were women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UC Berkeley are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a master's in astronomy.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 3
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 2

Astronomy Student Diversity at UC Berkeley

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at University of California - Berkeley.

Majors Similar to Astronomy

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 204
Physics 152
Materials Sciences 101
Geological & Earth Sciences 32
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 2

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