Astronomy at University of California - Santa Cruz

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how UC Santa Cruz ranks in comparison to other schools with astronomical sciences programs.

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UC Santa Cruz Astronomical Sciences Rankings

The bachelor's program at UC Santa Cruz was ranked #15 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomical sciences list.

Popularity of Astronomical Sciences at UC Santa Cruz

In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in astronomical sciences from UC Santa Cruz. This makes it the #6 most popular school for astronomical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

Astronomical Sciences Student Diversity at UC Santa Cruz

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomical sciences majors at University of California - Santa Cruz.

UC Santa Cruz Astronomy Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 astronomical sciences majors earned their master's degree from UC Santa Cruz. Of these graduates, 60% were men and 40% were women.

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

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

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Astrophysics	65

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National Center for Education Statistics
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