by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in astronomy & astrophysics at UCLA. 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 UCLA among the top schools in the country for astronomy & astrophysics, coming in at #10 out of 33 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 10 of 33 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in California | 3 of 4 |
The following degree levels are offered in astronomy & astrophysics at UCLA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 28 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Los Angeles conferred 8 master’s degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
UCLA 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 | $56,518 | $68,757 |
| Fees | $1,714 | $1,714 |
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Among recent graduates, 38% of astronomy & astrophysics master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of astronomy & astrophysics master’s degree graduates at UCLA were White. Approximately 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a master’s in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UCLA awarded 7 master’s degrees in astronomy and astrophysics, other in the most recent reporting year — 57% to women and 43% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (43%).
UCLA conferred 1 master’s completion in planetary astronomy and science recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Los Angeles awarded 7 doctoral degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
UCLA is not currently ranked for astronomy & astrophysics at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of astronomy & astrophysics doctoral degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of astronomy & astrophysics doctoral degree graduates at UCLA are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a doctoral in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UCLA granted 6 doctoral degrees in astronomy and astrophysics, other in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (50%).
UCLA granted 1 doctoral degree in planetary astronomy and science recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
Undergraduate study is also available at UCLA. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 28 |