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Astronomy & Astrophysics at Baylor University

3 Bachelor's Degrees
#33 Overall Quality
The Astronomy & Astrophysics major is part of the physical sciences program at Baylor University.

We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Baylor ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in astronomy.

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Astronomy & Astrophysics Degrees Available at Baylor

Baylor Astronomy Rankings

The bachelor's program at Baylor was ranked #33 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomy list. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.

Ranking Type Rank
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Astronomy & Astrophysics Graduates 13
Highest Paid Astronomy & Astrophysics Graduates 16
Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 27
Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools 33
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics 33
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics 39
Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 41
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income Over $110k) 42
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $0-$30k) 42
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $30-$48k) 42
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $75-$110k) 43
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $48-$75k) 43
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (With Aid) 44
Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Colleges for Veterans 45
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $0-$30k) 47
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income Over $110k) 47
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $30-$48k) 47
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $75-$110k) 48
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $48-$75k) 48
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (With Aid) 49

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Baylor University handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.

Baylor Astronomy Students

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

Baylor Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Program

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 students earned a bachelor's degree in astronomy from Baylor. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Baylor University with a bachelor'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 0

Related Major Annual Graduates
Physics 30
Chemistry 26
Geological & Earth Sciences 22

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