by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in astronomy & astrophysics at UC Santa Cruz. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UC Santa Cruz highly for astronomy & astrophysics, ranked #20 out of 33 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 20 of 33 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in California | 4 of 4 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in astronomy & astrophysics at UC Santa Cruz, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 36 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Santa Cruz conferred 4 master’s degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
UC Santa Cruz is not yet ranked for astronomy & astrophysics at the master’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of astronomy & astrophysics master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of astronomy & astrophysics master’s degree graduates at UC Santa Cruz were Hispanic or Latino. About 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-Santa Cruz with a master’s in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UC Santa Cruz awarded 4 master’s degrees in astronomy in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (50%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Santa Cruz conferred 8 doctoral degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
UC Santa Cruz has not been ranked for astronomy & astrophysics at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 62% of astronomy & astrophysics doctoral degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of astronomy & astrophysics doctoral degree graduates at UC Santa Cruz are 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-Santa Cruz with a doctoral in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UC Santa Cruz granted 8 doctoral degrees in astronomy recently — 38% to women and 62% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (38%).
Undergraduate study is also available at UC Santa Cruz. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 36 |