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Astronomy & Astrophysics at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

19 Bachelor's Degrees
3 Master's Degrees
3 Doctor's Degrees
The Astronomy & Astrophysics major is part of the physical sciences program at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how U-M ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in astronomy.

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Astronomy & Astrophysics Degrees Available at U-M

U-M Astronomy Rankings

The bachelor's program at U-M was ranked #23 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomy list. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 2
Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 2
Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 2
Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Colleges for Veterans 3
Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 3
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $30-$48k) 10
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $0-$30k) 11
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $0-$30k) 11
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $48-$75k) 11
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $75-$110k) 12
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $0-$30k) 13
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $30-$48k) 13
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (With Aid) 13
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $75-$110k) 14
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $30-$48k) 14
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $75-$110k) 14
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $0-$30k) 15
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $30-$48k) 15
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $48-$75k) 15
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $48-$75k) 15
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income Over $110k) 15
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $48-$75k) 16
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income $75-$110k) 16
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (With Aid) 16
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income Over $110k) 17
Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctor’s Degree Schools 17
Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Master’s Degree Schools 18
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics 18
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income Over $110k) 20
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (With Aid) 20
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (With Aid) 21
Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 21
Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Graduate Degree Schools 21
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics (Income Over $110k) 22
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics 22
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics 22
Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools 23
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Astronomy & Astrophysics Graduates 23
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Astronomy & Astrophysics Graduates 28
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics 36
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics 42
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Astronomy & Astrophysics Graduates 43
Highest Paid Astronomy & Astrophysics Graduates 48

Popularity of Astronomy at U-M

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is an increase of 46% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in astronomy from U-M. This makes it the #18 most popular school for astronomy master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in astronomy in 2021, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Astronomy Graduates from U-M Make?

$19,258 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Astronomy Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of astronomy students who receive their bachelor's degree at U-M is $19,258. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $22,853 for all astronomy students.

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Astronomy Student Diversity at U-M

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.

U-M Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 68% of astronomy bachelor's degrees went to men and 32% went to women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in astronomy.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 11
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 2

U-M Astronomy & Astrophysics Master’s Program

All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in astronomy from U-M in 2021 were women.

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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 Michigan - Ann Arbor with a master's in astronomy.

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

Majors Similar to Astronomy

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 119
Physics 118
Geological & Earth Sciences 62
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 23

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