by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Astronomy. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Astronomy & Astrophysics is a major offered under the physical sciences program of study at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott. We’ve gathered data and other essential information about the bachelor’s degree program in astronomy, such as diversity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Embry-Riddle Prescott paid an average of $1,519 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,456 | $36,456 |
| Fees | $1,408 | $1,408 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,174 | $12,174 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,822 | $4,822 |
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Online degrees for the Embry-Riddle Prescott astronomy bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Embry-Riddle Prescott Online Learning page.
All of the students who received their BS in astronomy in 2019-2020 were women.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 50.0% of the astronomy bachelor’s degrees at Embry-Riddle Prescott in 2019-2020. This is higher than the nationwide number of 27%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Astronomy & Astrophysics students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astronomy | 2 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to astronomy and astrophysics.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 15 |
| Physics | 8 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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