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Astronomy & Astrophysics at Indiana University - Bloomington

13 Bachelor's Degrees
5 Master's Degrees
1 Doctor's Degrees
The Astronomy & Astrophysics major is part of the physical sciences program 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. Also, learn how IU Bloomington ranks among other schools offering degrees in astronomy.

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Astronomy & Astrophysics Degrees Available at IU Bloomington

IU Bloomington Astronomy Rankings

The bachelor's program at IU Bloomington was ranked #17 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomy list. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools 17
Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 18

Popularity of Astronomy at IU Bloomington

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University - Bloomington handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is an increase of 63% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #32 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Astronomy from IU Bloomington Cost?

$11,790 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

IU Bloomington Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at IU Bloomington was $1,219 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $322 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $10,312 $39,004
Fees $1,478 $1,478
Books and Supplies $690 $690
On Campus Room and Board $13,380 $13,380
On Campus Other Expenses $3,040 $3,040

Learn more about IU Bloomington tuition and fees.

IU Bloomington Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 13 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in astronomy from IU Bloomington in 2022, 62% were men and 38% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2022 graduates were in 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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 12
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Does IU Bloomington Offer an Online BS in Astronomy?

Online degrees for the IU Bloomington 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 IU Bloomington Online Learning page.

IU Bloomington Astronomy & Astrophysics Master’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 students earned a master's degree in astronomy from IU Bloomington. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.

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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, 67% 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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 2
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

Astronomy Student Diversity at IU Bloomington

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

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 87
Physics 50
Geological & Earth Sciences 15
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 10

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