by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in astronomy & astrophysics at Illinois. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Illinois among the top schools in the country for astronomy & astrophysics, placing at #14 out of 33 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 14 of 33 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Illinois | 2 of 2 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 of 6 |
The table below lists every degree level available for astronomy & astrophysics at Illinois, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 30 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign handed out 4 master’s degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
Illinois is not currently ranked for astronomy & astrophysics at the master’s level.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,500 | $46,500 |
| Fees | $3,377 | $3,377 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 50% of astronomy & astrophysics master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of astronomy & astrophysics master’s degree graduates at Illinois 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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a master’s in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Illinois granted 4 master’s completions in astronomy in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign conferred 4 doctoral degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
Illinois is not yet ranked for astronomy & astrophysics at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 4 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in astronomy & astrophysics from Illinois identified as men.
The majority of astronomy & astrophysics doctoral degree graduates at Illinois 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 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a doctoral in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Illinois granted 4 doctoral completions in astronomy in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Illinois. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 30 |