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Astrophysics at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

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, and more. We've also included details on how UMN Twin Cities ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in astrophysical sciences.

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• Student Demographics

Astrophysics Degrees Available at UMN Twin Cities

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

UMN Twin Cities Astrophysical Sciences Rankings

The bachelor's program at UMN Twin Cities was ranked #6 on College Factual's Best Schools for astrophysical sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astrophysics	1
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Astrophysics	1
Best Astrophysics Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	1
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astrophysics	1
Best Astrophysics Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	1
Best Value Colleges for Astrophysics	2
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Astrophysics Graduates	2
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astrophysics	2
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astrophysics (Income Over $110k)	2
Best Astrophysics Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	2
Best Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	3
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astrophysics (Income $48-$75k)	3
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astrophysics (Income $75-$110k)	3
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astrophysics (With Aid)	3
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Astrophysics Graduates	3
Best Astrophysics Doctor’s Degree Schools	3
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Astrophysics Graduates	3
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astrophysics (With Aid)	3
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astrophysics (Income $75-$110k)	3
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astrophysics (Income $48-$75k)	3
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astrophysics (Income $30-$48k)	3
Highest Paid Astrophysics Graduates	4
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astrophysics (Income $75-$110k)	4
Best Astrophysics Graduate Degree Schools	4
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astrophysics (Income $0-$30k)	4
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astrophysics (Income Over $110k)	4
Best Astrophysics Master’s Degree Schools	4
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astrophysics (Income $30-$48k)	4
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astrophysics (Income $0-$30k)	4
Best Value Colleges for Astrophysics (Income $75-$110k)	5
Best Value Colleges for Astrophysics (Income Over $110k)	5
Best Astrophysics Colleges for Veterans	5
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astrophysics (Income Over $110k)	5
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astrophysics (Income $48-$75k)	5
Best Value Colleges for Astrophysics (Income $48-$75k)	6
Best Astrophysics Schools	6
Best Value Colleges for Astrophysics (With Aid)	6
Best Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools	6
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astrophysics (Income $0-$30k)	6
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astrophysics (With Aid)	6
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astrophysics (Income $30-$48k)	6
Best Value Colleges for Astrophysics (Income $30-$48k)	7
Best Value Colleges for Astrophysics (Income $0-$30k)	7

Popularity of Astrophysical Sciences at UMN Twin Cities

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in astrophysics. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in astrophysical sciences from UMN Twin Cities. This makes it the #7 most popular school for astrophysical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in astrophysical sciences in 2021, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

UMN Twin Cities Astrophysical Sciences Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astrophysical sciences majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.

UMN Twin Cities Astrophysics Bachelor’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 78% of astrophysical sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 22% went to women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in astrophysical sciences.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	11
Non-Resident Aliens	3
Other Races	2

UMN Twin Cities Astrophysics Master’s Program

All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in astrophysical sciences from UMN Twin Cities in 2021 were men.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a master's in astrophysical sciences.

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

References

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

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