by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Michigan State ranks in comparison to other schools with astronomy programs.
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The bachelor's program at Michigan State was ranked #19 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomy list. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in astronomy from Michigan State. This makes it the #18 most popular school for astronomy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in astronomy in 2021, making the school the #17 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 Michigan State University.
Of the 15 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in astronomy from Michigan State in 2021, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of astronomy master's degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 86 |
| Physics | 78 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 34 |
| Materials Sciences | 11 |
| General Physical Sciences | 2 |
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