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Astronomy at San Diego State University

9 Bachelor's Degrees
6 Master's Degrees
#22 Overall Quality
We'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 SDSU ranks in comparison to other schools with astronomical sciences programs.

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Astronomy Degrees Available at SDSU

SDSU Astronomical Sciences Rankings

The bachelor's program at SDSU was ranked #22 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomical sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in California.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (With Aid) 1
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income Over $110k) 2
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (With Aid) 2
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income Over $110k) 2
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (With Aid) 2
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income Over $110k) 2
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy 3
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $75-$110k) 3
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy 3
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $75-$110k) 4
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $0-$30k) 4
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $30-$48k) 4
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income $75-$110k) 5
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Astronomy 5
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $48-$75k) 5
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy 6
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Astronomy Graduates 6
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Astronomy Graduates 6
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income $0-$30k) 7
Highest Paid Astronomy Graduates 7
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $30-$48k) 7
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $48-$75k) 7
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income $30-$48k) 8
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income $48-$75k) 8
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $0-$30k) 9
Best Astronomy Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 10
Best Astronomy Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 11
Best Astronomy Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 13
Best Astronomy Colleges for Veterans 15
Best Astronomy Master’s Degree Schools 15
Best Astronomy Graduate Degree Schools 16
Best Astronomy Bachelor’s Degree Schools 20
Best Astronomy Schools 22

Popularity of Astronomical Sciences at SDSU

During the 2020-2021 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in astronomy. 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 astronomical sciences from SDSU. This makes it the #5 most popular school for astronomical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

SDSU Astronomical Sciences Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomical sciences majors at San Diego State University.

SDSU Astronomy Bachelor’s Program

The astronomical sciences program at SDSU awarded 9 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 33% of these degrees went to men with the other 67% going to women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's in astronomical sciences.

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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

SDSU Astronomy Master’s Program

Of the 6 students who earned a master's degree in Astronomy from SDSU in 2020-2021, 83% were men and 17% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master's in astronomical sciences.

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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

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