by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Carnegie Mellon ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in astronomy.
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The astronomy major at Carnegie Mellon is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Astronomy & Astrophysics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Carnegie Mellon University handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is an increase of 400% over the previous year when 2 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at Carnegie Mellon University.
Of the 10 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Astronomy & Astrophysics from Carnegie Mellon in 2020-2021, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Materials Sciences | 105 |
| Physics | 56 |
| Chemistry | 55 |
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