by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at U of Michigan. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates U of Michigan as a strong choice for astronomy & astrophysics, coming in at #12 out of 32 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 12 of 32 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Michigan | 1 of 2 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 of 6 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in astronomy & astrophysics at U of Michigan, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor conferred 21 bachelor’s degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
U of Michigan is among the very best schools in the country for astronomy & astrophysics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,850 | $62,749 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 57% of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degree graduates at U of Michigan were White. Approximately 52% of graduates fell into 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 & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
U of Michigan granted 21 bachelor’s degrees in astronomy in the most recent reporting year — 43% to women and 57% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (52%).
Graduate study is also available at U of Michigan. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 3 |