by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in astronomy & astrophysics at The University of Arizona. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks The University of Arizona highly for astronomy & astrophysics, ranked #24 out of 33 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 24 of 33 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Arizona | 1 of 2 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 of 3 |
The following degree levels are offered in astronomy & astrophysics at The University of Arizona, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 24 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 16 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Arizona conferred 7 master’s degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
The University of Arizona is not yet 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 | $25,235 | $29,870 |
| Fees | $118 | $118 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 43% of astronomy & astrophysics master’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of astronomy & astrophysics master’s degree graduates at The University of Arizona are White. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a master’s in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The University of Arizona granted 4 master’s completions in planetary astronomy and science recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).
The University of Arizona conferred 3 master’s completions in astronomy recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Arizona handed out 16 doctoral degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
The University of Arizona is among the very best schools in the country for astronomy & astrophysics at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 69% of astronomy & astrophysics doctoral degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The largest share of astronomy & astrophysics doctoral degree graduates at The University of Arizona were White. Roughly 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a doctoral in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
The University of Arizona granted 11 doctoral degrees in astronomy in the most recent reporting year — 27% to women and 73% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (55%).
The University of Arizona conferred 5 doctoral completions in planetary astronomy and science in the latest year of data — 40% to women and 60% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (60%).
Undergraduate study is also available at The University of Arizona. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 24 |