by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how UW Seattle ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in astronomy.
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The bachelor's program at UW Seattle was ranked #16 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomy list. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Washington - Seattle Campus handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in astronomy from UW Seattle. This makes it the #18 most popular school for astronomy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in astronomy in 2021, making the school the #9 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 Washington - Seattle Campus.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 astronomy majors earned their bachelor's degree from UW Seattle. Of these graduates, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW Seattle are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 students earned a master's degree in astronomy from UW Seattle. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a master's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 262 |
| Chemistry | 129 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 127 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 43 |
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