by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in astronomy & astrophysics at MSU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, MSU as a strong choice for astronomy & astrophysics, coming in at #30 out of 33 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 30 of 33 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Michigan | 2 of 2 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 of 6 |
The following degree levels are available for astronomy & astrophysics at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 30 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan State University awarded 2 master’s degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
MSU has not been ranked for astronomy & astrophysics at the master’s level.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,682 | $47,424 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 50% of astronomy & astrophysics master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of astronomy & astrophysics master’s degree graduates at MSU are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master’s in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
MSU granted 2 master’s completions in astrophysics in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (50%).
During the most recent reporting year, Michigan State University handed out 2 doctoral degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
MSU is not yet ranked for astronomy & astrophysics at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of astronomy & astrophysics doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of astronomy & astrophysics doctoral degree graduates at MSU are White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a doctoral in astronomy & astrophysics.
| 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 |
MSU awarded 2 doctoral degrees in astrophysics recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, Michigan State University handed out 7 graduate certificate degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
MSU is not currently ranked for astronomy & astrophysics at the graduate certificate level.
Every one of the 7 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in astronomy & astrophysics from MSU identified as men.
The majority of astronomy & astrophysics graduate certificate degree graduates at MSU were White. Roughly 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a graduate certificate in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
MSU granted 7 graduate certificate degrees in astronomy and astrophysics, other recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (57%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at MSU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 30 |