by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NAU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NAU highly for physics and astronomy, coming in at #2 out of 2 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Schools | 2 of 2 |
| Best Schools in Arizona | 1 of 1 |
| Best Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 of 1 |
The following degree levels are offered in physics and astronomy at NAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Arizona University conferred 13 bachelor’s degrees in physics and astronomy.
NAU is among the very best schools in the country for physics and astronomy at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 1 |
| Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 |
| Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,650 | $18,795 |
| Fees | $1,241 | $1,249 |
Learn more about NAU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 54% of physics and astronomy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The largest share of physics and astronomy bachelor’s degree graduates at NAU were White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor’s in physics and astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |