by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at MSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, MSU as a strong choice for astronomy & astrophysics, coming in at #30 out of 32 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 30 of 32 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Michigan | 2 of 2 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 of 6 |
The following degree levels are available for astronomy & astrophysics at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 30 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Michigan State University awarded 30 bachelor’s degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
MSU ranks competitively among schools offering astronomy & astrophysics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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Among recent graduates, 67% of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU are White. About 87% of graduates 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 & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
MSU conferred 30 bachelor’s completions in astrophysics recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (87%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at MSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 7 |