by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at BU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks BU among the top schools in the country for astronomy & astrophysics, coming in at #28 out of 32 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 28 of 32 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Massachusetts | 3 of 3 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the New England Region | 4 of 4 |
The table below lists every degree level available for astronomy & astrophysics at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University handed out 15 bachelor’s degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
BU holds a strong position among schools offering astronomy & astrophysics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,560 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $1,432 | $1,432 |
Learn more about BU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 47% of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degree graduates at BU were White. Approximately 47% of graduates fell into 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 & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
BU awarded 15 bachelor’s degrees in astronomy recently — 53% to women and 47% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (47%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at BU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 7 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 3 |