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Astronomy at Cornell University

We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how Cornell ranks in comparison to other schools with astronomical sciences programs.

Go directly to any of the following sections:

• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics

Astronomy Degrees Available at Cornell

• Bachelor’s Degree in Astronomical Sciences
• Master’s Degree in Astronomical Sciences
• Doctorate Degree in Astronomical Sciences

Cornell Astronomical Sciences Rankings

The bachelor's program at Cornell was ranked #11 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomical sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in New York.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income $0-$30k)	2
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $30-$48k)	2
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $48-$75k)	2
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $48-$75k)	2
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $30-$48k)	2
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $0-$30k)	2
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income $48-$75k)	3
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income $30-$48k)	3
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $0-$30k)	3
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $0-$30k)	3
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $30-$48k)	3
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $48-$75k)	3
Best Astronomy Doctor’s Degree Schools	4
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $75-$110k)	4
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy	5
Best Astronomy Graduate Degree Schools	7
Best Astronomy Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	7
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Astronomy	8
Best Astronomy Master’s Degree Schools	8
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $75-$110k)	8
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy	8
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Astronomy Graduates	8
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income $75-$110k)	9
Best Astronomy Bachelor’s Degree Schools	9
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (With Aid)	10
Best Astronomy Schools	11
Best Astronomy Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	11
Best Astronomy Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	11
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income Over $110k)	11
Best Astronomy Colleges for Veterans	13
Best Astronomy Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	14
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $75-$110k)	14
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Astronomy Graduates	15
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Astronomy Graduates	16
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (With Aid)	16
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income Over $110k)	17
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (With Aid)	20
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (With Aid)	21
Highest Paid Astronomy Graduates	21
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income Over $110k)	28
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy	29
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy	30
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income Over $110k)	33

Popularity of Astronomical Sciences at Cornell

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Cornell University handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in astronomy. 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 astronomical sciences from Cornell. This makes it the #12 most popular school for astronomical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in astronomical sciences in 2021, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Cornell Astronomical Sciences Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomical sciences majors at Cornell University.

Cornell Astronomy Bachelor’s Program

Of the 3 astronomical sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Cornell, about 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 astronomical sciences.

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

Cornell Astronomy Master’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 33% of astronomical sciences master's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.

The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Cornell 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 Cornell University with a master's in astronomical sciences.

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

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Notyourbroom under License

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