by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in astronomy & astrophysics at UT Austin. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UT Austin among the top schools in the country for astronomy & astrophysics, coming in at #28 out of 33 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 28 of 33 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Texas | 1 of 1 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 of 3 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in astronomy & astrophysics at UT Austin, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 27 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Texas at Austin awarded 10 master’s degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
UT Austin is not currently 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 | $36,598 | $54,384 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 40% of astronomy & astrophysics master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of astronomy & astrophysics master’s degree graduates at UT Austin are White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master’s in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UT Austin granted 10 master’s completions in astronomy in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Texas at Austin conferred 6 doctoral degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
UT Austin 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 largest share of astronomy & astrophysics doctoral degree graduates at UT Austin were White. Approximately 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a doctoral in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UT Austin awarded 6 doctoral degrees in astronomy in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (83%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UT Austin. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 27 |