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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for astronomical sciences majors, Northwestern came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in astronomical sciences from Northwestern. This makes it the #2 most popular school for astronomical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomical sciences majors at Northwestern University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 students earned a master's degree in astronomical sciences from Northwestern. About 63% of these graduates were women and the other 38% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in astronomical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Astronomy & Astrophysics | 6 |
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