by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Rutgers New Brunswick ranks in comparison to other schools with astronomy programs.
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The bachelor's program at Rutgers New Brunswick was ranked #44 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomy list. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick, astronomy students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is about the same as the median debt load of allastronomy bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
For the most recent academic year available, 69% of astronomy bachelor's degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 61 |
| Chemistry | 57 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 17 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 5 |
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