by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UC Berkeley. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UC Berkeley among the top schools in the country for astronomy & astrophysics, placing at #1 out of 32 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 1 of 32 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in California | 1 of 4 |
Here is each degree level granted in astronomy & astrophysics at UC Berkeley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 51 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Berkeley conferred 51 bachelor’s degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
UC Berkeley is among the very best schools in the country for astronomy & astrophysics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UC Berkeley, astronomy & astrophysics graduates take on a median debt of $19,500 in student loans. This is higher than $14,238, the typical median for all majors at UC Berkeley.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,117 | $3,117 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 57% of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Berkeley are White. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.
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 & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UC Berkeley conferred 47 bachelor’s completions in astrophysics recently — 43% to women and 57% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (34%).
UC Berkeley awarded 4 bachelor’s degrees in planetary astronomy and science in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (50%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UC Berkeley. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 6 |