by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in astronomy & astrophysics at BU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks BU among the top schools in the country for astronomy & astrophysics, coming in at #29 out of 33 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 29 of 33 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Massachusetts | 3 of 3 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the New England Region | 4 of 4 |
The table below lists every degree level available for astronomy & astrophysics at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston University conferred 7 master’s degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
BU has not been ranked for astronomy & astrophysics at the master’s level.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,670 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $956 | $956 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 29% of astronomy & astrophysics master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of astronomy & astrophysics master’s degree graduates at BU are White. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master’s in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
BU granted 7 master’s degrees in astronomy recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (57%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston University handed out 3 doctoral degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
BU has not been ranked for astronomy & astrophysics at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of astronomy & astrophysics doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of astronomy & astrophysics doctoral degree graduates at BU are White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a doctoral in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
BU conferred 3 doctoral degrees in astronomy in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at BU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 15 |