by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in astronomy & astrophysics at Northwestern University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are granted in astronomy & astrophysics at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern University awarded 7 master’s degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
Northwestern University 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 | $76,704 | $76,704 |
| Fees | $828 | $828 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 29% of astronomy & astrophysics master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of astronomy & astrophysics master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are Asian. About 29% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master’s in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Northwestern University awarded 7 master’s completions in astronomy in the latest year of data — 71% to women and 29% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (29%).
During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern University handed out 4 doctoral degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
Northwestern University is not yet 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 Northwestern University are White. About 25% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a doctoral in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Northwestern University granted 3 doctoral degrees in astronomy in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (33%).
Northwestern University awarded 1 doctoral degree in astronomy and astrophysics, other in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men.