by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UT Austin. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UT Austin among the top schools in the country for astronomy & astrophysics, coming in at #27 out of 32 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 27 of 32 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Texas | 1 of 1 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 of 3 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in astronomy & astrophysics at UT Austin, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 27 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas at Austin conferred 27 bachelor’s degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
UT Austin is among the very best schools in the country for astronomy & astrophysics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at UT Austin, astronomy & astrophysics graduates take on a median debt of $25,250 in student loans. This is higher than $21,285, the typical median for all majors at UT Austin.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,752 | $44,908 |
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Among recent graduates, 56% of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Austin were White. Roughly 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UT Austin awarded 27 bachelor’s completions in astronomy in the latest year of data — 44% to women and 56% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (37%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UT Austin. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 6 |