by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Columbia University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Columbia University highly for astronomy & astrophysics, placing at #19 out of 32 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 19 of 32 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in New York | 1 of 1 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 5 of 5 |
The table below lists every degree level available for astronomy & astrophysics at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 27 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Professional Certificate | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 27 bachelor’s degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
Columbia University is among the very best schools in the country for astronomy & astrophysics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,514 | $66,722 |
| Fees | $3,795 | $3,795 |
Learn more about Columbia University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 59% of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The majority of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degree graduates at Columbia University were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 30% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor’s in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Columbia University granted 21 bachelor’s degrees in astrophysics recently — 48% to women and 52% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (33%).
Columbia University granted 6 bachelor’s completions in astronomy in the latest year of data — 17% to women and 83% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Columbia University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 4 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 4 |