by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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. Also, learn how University of Virginia ranks among other schools offering degrees in astronomy.
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The bachelor's program at University of Virginia was ranked #15 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomy list. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Virginia - Main Campus handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in astronomy from University of Virginia. This makes it the #18 most popular school for astronomy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in astronomy in 2021, making the school the #17 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at University of Virginia - Main Campus.
Of the 18 astronomy students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from University of Virginia, about 61% were men and 39% were 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 Virginia - Main Campus with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in astronomy from University of Virginia 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 Virginia - Main Campus with a master's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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