by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in astronomy & astrophysics at NAU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
Here is each degree level offered in astronomy & astrophysics at NAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 4 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Arizona University awarded 3 master’s degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
NAU is not currently ranked for astronomy & astrophysics at the master’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of astronomy & astrophysics master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of astronomy & astrophysics master’s degree graduates at NAU were White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona 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 | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NAU granted 3 master’s completions in planetary astronomy and science in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Arizona University handed out 3 doctoral degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
NAU has not been ranked for astronomy & astrophysics at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of astronomy & astrophysics doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of astronomy & astrophysics doctoral degree graduates at NAU were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a doctoral in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NAU awarded 3 doctoral degrees in planetary astronomy and science in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
Undergraduate study is also available at NAU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 4 |