by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UW - Madison ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in astronomy.
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The bachelor's program at UW - Madison was ranked #10 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomy list. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW - Madison, astronomy students borrow a median amount of $19,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all astronomy bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Of the 26 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in astronomy from UW - Madison in 2021, 85% were men and 15% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW - Madison are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 155 |
| Physics | 144 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 50 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 22 |
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