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Astronomy at University of Washington - Seattle Campus

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. Also, learn how UW Seattle ranks among other schools offering degrees in astronomical sciences.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics

Astronomy Degrees Available at UW Seattle

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

UW Seattle Astronomical Sciences Rankings

The bachelor's program at UW Seattle was ranked #13 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomical sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (With Aid)	1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (With Aid)	1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $75-$110k)	2
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (With Aid)	2
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $75-$110k)	2
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (With Aid)	2
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income $75-$110k)	3
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $48-$75k)	3
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income Over $110k)	4
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income $48-$75k)	4
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income Over $110k)	4
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $0-$30k)	4
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $30-$48k)	4
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $75-$110k)	4
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $48-$75k)	4
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income $30-$48k)	5
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $48-$75k)	5
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income $0-$30k)	6
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $30-$48k)	6
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income Over $110k)	6
Best Astronomy Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	7
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $0-$30k)	7
Best Astronomy Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	8
Best Astronomy Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	8
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $30-$48k)	8
Best Astronomy Colleges for Veterans	9
Best Astronomy Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	9
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income Over $110k)	9
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy	9
Best Astronomy Bachelor’s Degree Schools	10
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $0-$30k)	11
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Astronomy Graduates	11
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy	12
Best Astronomy Doctor’s Degree Schools	12
Best Astronomy Schools	13
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Astronomy	13
Best Astronomy Master’s Degree Schools	14
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Astronomy Graduates	17
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Astronomy Graduates	17
Best Astronomy Graduate Degree Schools	18
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy	20
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy	25
Highest Paid Astronomy Graduates	25

Popularity of Astronomical Sciences at UW Seattle

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Washington - Seattle Campus handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in astronomy. 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 astronomical sciences from UW Seattle. This makes it the #12 most popular school for astronomical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in astronomical sciences in 2021, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Astronomical Sciences Student Diversity at UW Seattle

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomical sciences majors at University of Washington - Seattle Campus.

UW Seattle Astronomy Bachelor’s Program

Of the 43 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Astronomy from UW Seattle in 2020-2021, 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 astronomical sciences.

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

UW Seattle Astronomy Master’s Program

The astronomical sciences program at UW Seattle awarded 3 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 33% of these degrees went to men with the other 67% going to women.

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 astronomical sciences.

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

References

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

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