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Astronomy & Astrophysics at Wesleyan University

3 Bachelor's Degrees
1 Master's Degrees
Astronomy & Astrophysics is one of the majors in the physical sciences program at Wesleyan University.

We'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. Also, learn how Wesleyan U ranks among other schools offering degrees in astronomy.

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Astronomy & Astrophysics Degrees Available at Wesleyan U

Wesleyan U Astronomy Rankings

The astronomy major at Wesleyan U is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Astronomy & Astrophysics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Popularity of Astronomy at Wesleyan U

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wesleyan University handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is a decrease of 63% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in astronomy from Wesleyan U. This makes it the #28 most popular school for astronomy master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Astronomy from Wesleyan U Cost?

$67,016 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Wesleyan U Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Part-time undergraduates at Wesleyan U paid an average of $2,085 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $66,716 $66,716
Fees $300 $300
Books and Supplies $1,200 $1,200
On Campus Room and Board $19,034 $19,034
On Campus Other Expenses $1,470 $1,470

Learn more about Wesleyan U tuition and fees.

Wesleyan U Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Program Diversity

All of the 3 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in astronomy from Wesleyan U in 2022 were men.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Wesleyan U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wesleyan University with a bachelor's in astronomy.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 2
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

Does Wesleyan U Offer an Online BS in Astronomy?

Online degrees for the Wesleyan U astronomy bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Wesleyan U Online Learning page.

Wesleyan U Astronomy & Astrophysics Master’s Program Diversity

All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in astronomy from Wesleyan U in 2022 were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wesleyan University with a master's in astronomy.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 2
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Astronomy Student Diversity at Wesleyan U

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at Wesleyan University.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Physics 28
Chemistry 25
General Physical Sciences 14

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