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Astronomy at University of Massachusetts Amherst

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. Also, learn how UMass Amherst ranks among other schools offering degrees in astronomical sciences.

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Astronomy Degrees Available at UMass Amherst

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

UMass Amherst Astronomical Sciences Rankings

UMass Amherst was ranked #5 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for astronomical sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.

Ranking Type	Rank
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Astronomy Graduates	2
Highest Paid Astronomy Graduates	3
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income Over $110k)	3
Best Astronomy Bachelor’s Degree Schools	4
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Astronomy Graduates	4
Best Astronomy Schools	5
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income Over $110k)	5
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $75-$110k)	5
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $30-$48k)	5
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income Over $110k)	5
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $75-$110k)	5
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $30-$48k)	5
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income $75-$110k)	6
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $48-$75k)	6
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $0-$30k)	6
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $48-$75k)	6
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $0-$30k)	6
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income $30-$48k)	7
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income $48-$75k)	7
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (With Aid)	7
Best Astronomy Master’s Degree Schools	7
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy	7
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income $0-$30k)	8
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (With Aid)	8
Best Astronomy Graduate Degree Schools	8
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (With Aid)	9
Best Astronomy Doctor’s Degree Schools	9
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Astronomy	9
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy	10
Best Astronomy Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	12
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy	13
Best Astronomy Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	15
Best Astronomy Colleges for Veterans	17
Best Astronomy Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	17
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy	18

Popularity of Astronomical Sciences at UMass Amherst

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in astronomy. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.

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

Astronomical Sciences Student Diversity at UMass Amherst

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

UMass Amherst Astronomy Bachelor’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 53% of astronomical sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 47% went to women.

The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	14
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	1

UMass Amherst Astronomy Master’s Program

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 students earned a master's degree in astronomical sciences from UMass Amherst. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

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

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

References

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

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