by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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. In addition, we cover how Princeton ranks in comparison to other schools with astronomy programs.
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The astronomy major at Princeton is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Astronomy & Astrophysics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Princeton University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 21 students received their master’s degree in astronomy from Princeton. This makes it the #1 most popular school for astronomy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in astronomy in 2021, making the school the #3 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 Princeton University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 students earned a bachelor's degree in astronomy from Princeton. About 25% of these graduates were women and the other 75% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 astronomy majors earned their master's degree from Princeton. Of these graduates, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a master's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 83 |
| Physics | 61 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 28 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 5 |
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