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Astronomy & Astrophysics at University of California - Berkeley

49 Bachelor's Degrees
11 Master's Degrees
5 Doctor's Degrees
Astronomy & Astrophysics is one of the majors in the physical sciences program at University of California - Berkeley.

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UC Berkeley ranks in comparison to other schools with astronomy programs.

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Astronomy & Astrophysics Degrees Available at UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley Astronomy Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for astronomy majors, UC Berkeley came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in California.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 2
Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools 3
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (With Aid) 3
Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Master’s Degree Schools 3
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (With Aid) 3
Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Graduate Degree Schools 3
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (With Aid) 4
Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctor’s Degree Schools 4
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $75-$110k) 5
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $75-$110k) 5
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $48-$75k) 5
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $30-$48k) 5
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $75-$110k) 5
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (With Aid) 5
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $0-$30k) 6
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics 6
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $48-$75k) 7
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $0-$30k) 7
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $30-$48k) 7
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $48-$75k) 7
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $30-$48k) 7
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $75-$110k) 8
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $48-$75k) 8
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $0-$30k) 8
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $30-$48k) 9
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $0-$30k) 9
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics 9
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income Over $110k) 9
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics 9
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Astronomy & Astrophysics Graduates 10
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Astronomy & Astrophysics Graduates 10
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Astronomy & Astrophysics Graduates 10
Highest Paid Astronomy & Astrophysics Graduates 12
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income Over $110k) 12
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income Over $110k) 13
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income Over $110k) 13
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics 32
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics 38

Popularity of Astronomy at UC Berkeley

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Berkeley handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in astronomy from UC Berkeley. This makes it the #4 most popular school for astronomy master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in astronomy in 2021, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Student Debt Do Astronomy Graduates from UC Berkeley Have?

$19,500 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Astronomy Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Berkeley, astronomy students borrow a median amount of $19,500 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.

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Astronomy Student Diversity at UC Berkeley

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at University of California - Berkeley.

UC Berkeley Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 49 astronomy majors earned their bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley. Of these graduates, 55% were men and 45% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a bachelor's in astronomy.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 13
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 13
White 17
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 4

UC Berkeley Astronomy & Astrophysics Master’s Program

Of the 11 students who earned a master's degree in Astronomy & Astrophysics from UC Berkeley in 2020-2021, 55% were men and 45% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a master's in astronomy.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 5
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 2

Majors Similar to Astronomy

Related Major Annual Graduates
Physics 197
Chemistry 170
Materials Sciences 74
Geological & Earth Sciences 49
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 5

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