by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UMass Amherst. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UMass Amherst as a strong choice for astronomy & astrophysics, placing at #25 out of 32 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 25 of 32 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Massachusetts | 2 of 3 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the New England Region | 3 of 4 |
The table below lists every degree level available for astronomy & astrophysics at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 14 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst awarded 14 bachelor’s degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
UMass Amherst is among the very best schools in the country for astronomy & astrophysics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
Learn more about UMass Amherst tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 64% of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The largest share of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. About 86% of graduates 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 astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UMass Amherst granted 14 bachelor’s completions in astronomy in the most recent reporting year — 36% to women and 64% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (86%).
Graduate study is also available at UMass Amherst. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 3 |