by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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 Iowa ranks in comparison to other schools with astronomy programs.
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The bachelor's program at Iowa was ranked #36 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomy list. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Iowa handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is an increase of 67% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at University of Iowa.
Of the 10 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Astronomy & Astrophysics from Iowa in 2020-2021, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 64 |
| Physics | 37 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 21 |
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