by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in astronomy & astrophysics at UC Berkeley. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UC Berkeley among the top schools in the country for astronomy & astrophysics, placing at #1 out of 33 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 1 of 33 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in California | 1 of 4 |
Here is each degree level granted in astronomy & astrophysics at UC Berkeley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 51 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Berkeley conferred 3 master’s degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
UC Berkeley is not yet ranked for astronomy & astrophysics at the master’s level.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,802 | $72,229 |
| Fees | $3,104 | $3,104 |
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Among recent graduates, 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 UC Berkeley were White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Berkeley with a master’s 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 | 1 |
UC Berkeley conferred 3 master’s degrees in astrophysics recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Berkeley conferred 6 doctoral degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
UC Berkeley is not currently 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 UC Berkeley are White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Berkeley with a doctoral in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UC Berkeley awarded 6 doctoral completions in astrophysics in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
Undergraduate study is also available at UC Berkeley. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 51 |