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University of Arizona was ranked #6 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for astronomical sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Arizona handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in astronomy. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in astronomical sciences from University of Arizona. This makes it the #8 most popular school for astronomical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in astronomical sciences in 2021, making the school the #1 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 University of Arizona.
For the most recent academic year available, 58% of astronomical sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of Arizona are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% 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 bachelor's in astronomical sciences.
| 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 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 astronomical sciences majors earned their master's degree from University of Arizona. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% 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, 75% 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 astronomical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Planetary Astronomy & Science | 12 |
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