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Astronomy at University of Maryland - College Park

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UMCP ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in astronomical sciences.

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Astronomy Degrees Available at UMCP

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

UMCP Astronomical Sciences Rankings

The bachelor's program at UMCP was ranked #7 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomical sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.

Ranking Type	Rank
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Astronomy Graduates	2
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income Over $110k)	2
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income Over $110k)	4
Best Astronomy Bachelor’s Degree Schools	5
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Astronomy Graduates	5
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $0-$30k)	5
Best Astronomy Master’s Degree Schools	5
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Astronomy Graduates	5
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $0-$30k)	5
Best Astronomy Doctor’s Degree Schools	5
Best Astronomy Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	5
Highest Paid Astronomy Graduates	6
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (With Aid)	6
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income Over $110k)	6
Best Astronomy Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	6
Best Astronomy Graduate Degree Schools	6
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $75-$110k)	6
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (With Aid)	6
Best Astronomy Schools	7
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (With Aid)	7
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income Over $110k)	7
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $0-$30k)	7
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $75-$110k)	7
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $75-$110k)	7
Best Astronomy Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	7
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (With Aid)	7
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $30-$48k)	7
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy	7
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income $0-$30k)	9
Best Astronomy Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	9
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $30-$48k)	9
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income $75-$110k)	10
Best Astronomy Colleges for Veterans	10
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy	10
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $30-$48k)	11
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $48-$75k)	11
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Astronomy	12
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income $30-$48k)	13
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $48-$75k)	13
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $48-$75k)	13
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income $48-$75k)	15
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy	16
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy	21

Popularity of Astronomical Sciences at UMCP

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in astronomy. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in astronomical sciences from UMCP. This makes it the #2 most popular school for astronomical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in astronomical sciences in 2021, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

UMCP Astronomical Sciences Students

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

UMCP Astronomy Bachelor’s Program

Of the 31 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in astronomical sciences from UMCP in 2021, 45% were men and 55% were women.

The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMCP are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	26
Non-Resident Aliens	2
Other Races	1

UMCP Astronomy Master’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 75% of astronomical sciences master's degrees went to men and 25% went to women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	6
Non-Resident Aliens	1
Other Races	0

References

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

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