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Astronomy & Astrophysics at University of California - Los Angeles

32 Bachelor's Degrees
1 Master's Degrees
10 Doctor's Degrees
The Astronomy & Astrophysics major is part of the physical sciences program at University of California - Los Angeles.

We'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. Also, learn how UCLA ranks among other schools offering degrees in astronomy.

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Astronomy & Astrophysics Degrees Available at UCLA

UCLA Astronomy Rankings

UCLA is in the top 10% of the country for astronomy. More specifically it was ranked #4 out of 51 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in California.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (With Aid) 1
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (With Aid) 2
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $75-$110k) 2
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (With Aid) 2
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income Over $110k) 2
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income Over $110k) 3
Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 3
Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools 4
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $75-$110k) 4
Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 4
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $75-$110k) 4
Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 4
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income Over $110k) 5
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $48-$75k) 5
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (With Aid) 5
Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Graduate Degree Schools 5
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics 5
Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctor’s Degree Schools 5
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $48-$75k) 5
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $30-$48k) 5
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics 5
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $48-$75k) 6
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $30-$48k) 6
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $0-$30k) 6
Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 6
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $0-$30k) 6
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $75-$110k) 7
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $30-$48k) 8
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $0-$30k) 8
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $48-$75k) 8
Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Colleges for Veterans 9
Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 9
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $30-$48k) 9
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income Over $110k) 10
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics 10
Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Master’s Degree Schools 11
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $0-$30k) 12
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Astronomy & Astrophysics Graduates 20
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Astronomy & Astrophysics Graduates 24
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics 27
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics 30
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Astronomy & Astrophysics Graduates 31
Highest Paid Astronomy & Astrophysics Graduates 37

Popularity of Astronomy at UCLA

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Los Angeles handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is an increase of 68% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in astronomy from UCLA. This makes it the #28 most popular school for astronomy master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in astronomy in 2021, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Astronomy Student Diversity at UCLA

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

UCLA Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 astronomy majors earned their bachelor's degree from UCLA. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 8
White 11
Non-Resident Aliens 6
Other Races 5

UCLA Astronomy & Astrophysics Master’s Program

All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in astronomy from UCLA in 2021 were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

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

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

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 135
Physics 123
Geological & Earth Sciences 31
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 25
Materials Sciences 14

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