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 ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in astronomy.
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The bachelor's program at UW was ranked #32 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomy list. It is also ranked #1 in Wyoming.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wyoming handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at University of Wyoming.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 astronomy majors earned their bachelor's degree from UW. Of these graduates, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 45 |
| Physics | 22 |
| Chemistry | 20 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 3 |
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