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Astrophysics at Rutgers University - New Brunswick

Here, 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. We've also included details on how Rutgers New Brunswick ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in astrophysical sciences.

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Astrophysics Degrees Available at Rutgers New Brunswick

• Bachelor’s Degree in Astrophysical Sciences

Rutgers New Brunswick Astrophysical Sciences Rankings

The bachelor's program at Rutgers New Brunswick was ranked #16 on College Factual's Best Schools for astrophysical sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	4
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astrophysics	6
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astrophysics (Income Over $110k)	6
Best Value Colleges for Astrophysics (With Aid)	7
Best Astrophysics Colleges for Veterans	7
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astrophysics (Income $0-$30k)	7
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astrophysics (With Aid)	7
Best Value Colleges for Astrophysics (Income $0-$30k)	8
Best Value Colleges for Astrophysics (Income Over $110k)	8
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astrophysics (Income $30-$48k)	8
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astrophysics (Income $48-$75k)	8
Best Value Colleges for Astrophysics (Income $30-$48k)	9
Best Value Colleges for Astrophysics	9
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astrophysics (Income $75-$110k)	9
Best Value Colleges for Astrophysics (Income $48-$75k)	10
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Astrophysics Graduates	10
Best Value Colleges for Astrophysics (Income $75-$110k)	12
Highest Paid Astrophysics Graduates	13
Best Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools	13
Best Astrophysics Schools	16

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in astrophysics. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.

Rutgers New Brunswick Astrophysical Sciences Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astrophysical sciences majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.

Rutgers New Brunswick Astrophysics Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 astrophysical sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these graduates, 69% were men and 31% were women.

The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Rutgers New Brunswick are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into 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 astrophysical sciences.

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

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Zampromote under License

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