by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how University of Arizona ranks in comparison to other schools with astronomy programs.
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The bachelor's program at University of Arizona was ranked #9 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomy list. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Arizona handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in astronomy from University of Arizona. This makes it the #5 most popular school for astronomy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in astronomy in 2021, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of Arizona, astronomy students borrow a median amount of $25,406 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all astronomy bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at University of Arizona.
The astronomy program at University of Arizona awarded 19 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 58% of these degrees went to men with the other 42% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 10 astronomy students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from University of Arizona, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University of Arizona are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a master's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 162 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 72 |
| Chemistry | 60 |
| Materials Sciences | 27 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 9 |
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