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Astronomy at University of Chicago

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. We've also included details on how UChicago ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in astronomical sciences.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics

Astronomy Degrees Available at UChicago

• Bachelor’s Degree in Astronomical Sciences
• Master’s Degree in Astronomical Sciences
• Doctorate Degree in Astronomical Sciences

UChicago Astronomical Sciences Rankings

The bachelor's program at UChicago was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomical sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Astronomy Schools	1
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income $48-$75k)	1
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income $75-$110k)	1
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income $30-$48k)	1
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income $0-$30k)	1
Best Astronomy Bachelor’s Degree Schools	1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $0-$30k)	1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $48-$75k)	1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $75-$110k)	1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $30-$48k)	1
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $75-$110k)	1
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $0-$30k)	1
Best Astronomy Doctor’s Degree Schools	1
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $0-$30k)	1
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $30-$48k)	1
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $75-$110k)	1
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $48-$75k)	1
Best Astronomy Graduate Degree Schools	2
Best Astronomy Master’s Degree Schools	2
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $30-$48k)	2
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $48-$75k)	2
Best Astronomy Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	4
Best Astronomy Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	4
Best Astronomy Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	5
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Astronomy Graduates	5
Best Astronomy Colleges for Veterans	6
Best Astronomy Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	6
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Astronomy Graduates	8
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Astronomy Graduates	9
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income Over $110k)	9
Highest Paid Astronomy Graduates	11
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy	12
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (With Aid)	12
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income Over $110k)	14
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (With Aid)	17
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy	19
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Astronomy	19
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income Over $110k)	20
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (With Aid)	22
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income Over $110k)	23
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (With Aid)	28
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy	31
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy	38

Popularity of Astronomical Sciences at UChicago

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Chicago handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in astronomy. This is an increase of 250% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in astronomical sciences from UChicago. This makes it the #12 most popular school for astronomical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in astronomical sciences in 2021, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

UChicago Astronomical Sciences Students

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

UChicago Astronomy Bachelor’s Program

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 students earned a bachelor's degree in astronomical sciences from UChicago. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a bachelor's in astronomical sciences.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	3
White	15
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	1

UChicago Astronomy Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 astronomical sciences majors earned their master's degree from UChicago. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.

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

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

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Leefon under License

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