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. We've also included details on how SUNY New Paltz ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in astronomy.
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The astronomy major at SUNY New Paltz is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Astronomy & Astrophysics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, SUNY New Paltz handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is an increase of 125% over the previous year when 4 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at SUNY New Paltz.
Of the 9 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in astronomy from SUNY New Paltz in 2021, 78% were men and 22% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 24 |
| Chemistry | 9 |
| Physics | 8 |
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