by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in astronomy & astrophysics at Columbia University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Columbia University highly for astronomy & astrophysics, placing at #21 out of 33 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 21 of 33 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in New York | 2 of 2 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 6 of 6 |
The table below lists every degree level available for astronomy & astrophysics at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 27 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Professional Certificate | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 4 master’s degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
Columbia University is not yet ranked for astronomy & astrophysics at the master’s level.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $81,888 | $81,888 |
| Fees | $3,037 | $3,037 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 75% of astronomy & astrophysics master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of astronomy & astrophysics master’s degree graduates at Columbia University were White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master’s in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Columbia University granted 4 master’s degrees in astronomy in the most recent reporting year — 25% to women and 75% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Columbia University in the City of New York conferred 4 doctoral degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
Columbia University has not been ranked for astronomy & astrophysics at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 75% of astronomy & astrophysics doctoral degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of astronomy & astrophysics doctoral degree graduates at Columbia University are Non-Resident Alien. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a doctoral in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Columbia University granted 4 doctoral completions in astronomy in the latest year of data — 25% to women and 75% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (50%).
During the most recent reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York conferred 4 professional certificate degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
Columbia University is not currently ranked for astronomy & astrophysics at the professional certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of astronomy & astrophysics professional certificate degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of astronomy & astrophysics professional certificate degree graduates at Columbia University were White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a professional certificate in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Columbia University awarded 4 professional certificate degrees in astronomy recently — 25% to women and 75% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Columbia University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 27 |