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. We've also included details on how Cornell ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in astronomy.
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The bachelor's program at Cornell was ranked #14 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomy list. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Cornell University handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is a decrease of 63% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in astronomy from Cornell. This makes it the #18 most popular school for astronomy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in astronomy in 2021, making the school the #6 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 Cornell University.
Of the 3 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in astronomy from Cornell in 2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 astronomy majors earned their master's degree from Cornell. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 117 |
| Physics | 96 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 24 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 9 |
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