by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how BYU ranks in comparison to other schools with astronomy programs.
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The bachelor's program at BYU was ranked #34 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomy list. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Brigham Young University - Provo handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at Brigham Young University - Provo.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of astronomy bachelor's degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at BYU 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 Brigham Young University - Provo with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 57 |
| Chemistry | 34 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 26 |
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