by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UC Santa Cruz. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UC Santa Cruz highly for astronomy & astrophysics, ranked #21 out of 32 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 21 of 32 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in California | 4 of 4 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in astronomy & astrophysics at UC Santa Cruz, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 36 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Santa Cruz handed out 36 bachelor’s degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
UC Santa Cruz ranks competitively among schools offering astronomy & astrophysics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at UC Santa Cruz, astronomy & astrophysics students accumulate a median of $20,500 in student loans. This is higher than $18,526, the typical median for all majors at UC Santa Cruz.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,775 | $2,775 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 61% of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The largest share of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Santa Cruz are White. Approximately 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Santa Cruz with a bachelor’s in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UC Santa Cruz conferred 36 bachelor’s degrees in astrophysics in the latest year of data — 39% to women and 61% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (39%).
Graduate study is also available at UC Santa Cruz. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 8 |