by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how RIT ranks in comparison to other schools with astronomy programs.
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The bachelor's program at RIT was ranked #21 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomy list.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in astronomy from RIT. This makes it the #12 most popular school for astronomy master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at Rochester Institute of Technology.
Of the 5 astronomy students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from RIT, about 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at RIT are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a master's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physical Sciences | 41 |
| Physics | 40 |
| Chemistry | 21 |
| Materials Sciences | 19 |
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