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 SDSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in astronomy.
Jump to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at SDSU was ranked #31 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomy list. It is also ranked #5 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is an increase of 200% over the previous year when 3 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in astronomy from SDSU. This makes it the #11 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 San Diego State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of astronomy bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's in astronomy.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
White | 3 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 1 |
Of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in astronomy from SDSU in 2021, 83% were men and 17% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master's in astronomy.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 1 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 1 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
---|---|
Chemistry | 105 |
Geological & Earth Sciences | 29 |
Physics | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.