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Astronomy at Indiana University - Bloomington

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. We've also included details on how IU Bloomington ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in astronomical sciences.

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Astronomy Degrees Available at IU Bloomington

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

IU Bloomington Astronomical Sciences Rankings

The bachelor's program at IU Bloomington was ranked #16 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomical sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (With Aid)	5
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income Over $110k)	6
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (With Aid)	7
Best Astronomy Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	7
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (With Aid)	8
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy	8
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $48-$75k)	8
Best Astronomy Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	8
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $30-$48k)	8
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy	9
Best Astronomy Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	10
Best Astronomy Master’s Degree Schools	10
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $0-$30k)	10
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income $48-$75k)	11
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $0-$30k)	11
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $48-$75k)	11
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $75-$110k)	11
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Astronomy	11
Best Astronomy Colleges for Veterans	12
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income Over $110k)	12
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $30-$48k)	12
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income Over $110k)	13
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income $0-$30k)	13
Best Astronomy Bachelor’s Degree Schools	13
Best Astronomy Graduate Degree Schools	13
Best Astronomy Doctor’s Degree Schools	13
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income $30-$48k)	14
Best Astronomy Schools	16
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $75-$110k)	16
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Astronomy Graduates	16
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income $75-$110k)	17
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy	17
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy	19
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Astronomy Graduates	20
Highest Paid Astronomy Graduates	23

Popularity of Astronomical Sciences at IU Bloomington

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Indiana University - Bloomington handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in astronomy. 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 astronomical sciences from IU Bloomington. This makes it the #6 most popular school for astronomical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

Astronomical Sciences Student Diversity at IU Bloomington

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

IU Bloomington Astronomy Bachelor’s Program

Of the 8 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in astronomical sciences from IU Bloomington in 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 astronomical sciences.

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

IU Bloomington Astronomy Master’s Program

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 students earned a master's degree in astronomical sciences from IU Bloomington. About 20% of these graduates were women and the other 80% were men.

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 astronomical sciences.

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

Majors Similar to Astronomical Sciences

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Astrophysics	1

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References

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

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