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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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.
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.
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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
For the most recent academic year available, 68% of astronomy bachelor's degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
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.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 2 |
Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
White | 11 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
Other Races | 2 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in astronomy from U-M in 2021 were women.
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.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 2 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Chemistry | 119 |
Physics | 118 |
Geological & Earth Sciences | 62 |
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 23 |
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