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UT Austin is in the top 10% of the country for astronomical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #3 out of 38 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in astronomy. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in astronomical sciences from UT Austin. This makes it the #8 most popular school for astronomical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in astronomical sciences in 2021, making the school the #13 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomical sciences majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
Of the 27 astronomical sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UT Austin, about 59% were men and 41% were women.
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 astronomical sciences.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 9 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
White | 13 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 astronomical sciences majors earned their master's degree from UT Austin. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master's in astronomical sciences.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 1 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 1 |
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