by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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. Also, learn how IU Bloomington ranks among other schools offering degrees in astronomy.
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The bachelor's program at IU Bloomington was ranked #22 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomy list. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Indiana University - Bloomington handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in astronomy from IU Bloomington. This makes it the #12 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 Indiana University - Bloomington.
Of the 8 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Astronomy & Astrophysics from IU Bloomington in 2020-2021, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at IU Bloomington are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in astronomy from IU Bloomington. About 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at IU Bloomington are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a master's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 81 |
| Physics | 40 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 16 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 3 |
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