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Astronomy at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

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. In addition, we cover how U-M ranks in comparison to other schools with astronomical sciences programs.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics

Astronomy Degrees Available at U-M

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

U-M Astronomical Sciences Rankings

The bachelor's program at U-M was ranked #17 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomical sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Astronomy Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	1
Best Astronomy Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	2
Best Astronomy Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	2
Best Astronomy Colleges for Veterans	3
Best Astronomy Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	3
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $75-$110k)	6
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $48-$75k)	6
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $30-$48k)	6
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $0-$30k)	6
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $75-$110k)	7
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income $75-$110k)	8
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $48-$75k)	8
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $30-$48k)	8
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $0-$30k)	8
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $0-$30k)	8
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income Over $110k)	8
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (With Aid)	8
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $75-$110k)	9
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income $48-$75k)	10
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income $30-$48k)	10
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $30-$48k)	10
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy	10
Best Astronomy Doctor’s Degree Schools	10
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income $0-$30k)	11
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (With Aid)	11
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income Over $110k)	11
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $48-$75k)	11
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (With Aid)	12
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Astronomy Graduates	12
Best Astronomy Master’s Degree Schools	13
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (With Aid)	14
Best Astronomy Bachelor’s Degree Schools	14
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income Over $110k)	14
Best Astronomy Graduate Degree Schools	15
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy	15
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Astronomy	16
Best Astronomy Schools	17
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income Over $110k)	17
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Astronomy Graduates	19
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy	25
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Astronomy Graduates	30
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy	31
Highest Paid Astronomy Graduates	36

Popularity of Astronomical Sciences at U-M

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in astronomy. 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 astronomical sciences from U-M. This makes it the #12 most popular school for astronomical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in astronomical sciences in 2021, making the school the #13 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Astronomical Sciences Student Diversity at U-M

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

U-M Astronomy Bachelor’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 68% of astronomical sciences 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 astronomical sciences.

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 Master’s Program

All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in astronomical sciences 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 astronomical sciences.

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

References

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

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