by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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. In addition, we cover how Boston U ranks in comparison to other schools with astronomy programs.
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The bachelor's program at Boston U was ranked #24 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomy list. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Boston University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in astronomy from Boston U. This makes it the #28 most popular school for astronomy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in astronomy in 2021, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at Boston University.
Of the 12 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Astronomy & Astrophysics from Boston U in 2020-2021, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in astronomy from Boston U in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Boston U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 54 |
| Physics | 38 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 3 |
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