by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UCLA. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UCLA among the top schools in the country for astronomy & astrophysics, coming in at #10 out of 32 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 10 of 32 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in California | 3 of 4 |
The following degree levels are offered in astronomy & astrophysics at UCLA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 28 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Los Angeles awarded 28 bachelor’s degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
UCLA ranks competitively among schools offering astronomy & astrophysics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
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 | $1,973 | $1,973 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 68% of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The majority of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degree graduates at UCLA were White. About 32% of graduates fell into this category.
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 & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UCLA awarded 28 bachelor’s degrees in astrophysics recently — 32% to women and 68% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (32%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UCLA. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 7 |