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. In addition, we cover how Florida Tech ranks in comparison to other schools with astronomy programs.
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The astronomy major at Florida Tech 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, Florida Institute of Technology handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is an increase of 41% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in astronomy from Florida Tech. This makes it the #28 most popular school for astronomy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in astronomy in 2021, making the school the #32 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 Florida Institute of Technology.
The astronomy program at Florida Tech awarded 24 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in astronomy from Florida Tech in 2021 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Institute of Technology with a master's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 18 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 11 |
| Physics | 9 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 6 |
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