by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in astronomy & astrophysics at University of Maryland-College Park. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 5 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Maryland-College Park highly for astronomy & astrophysics, coming in at #12 out of 33 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 12 of 33 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Maryland | 1 of 1 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 4 of 6 |
The following degree levels are available for astronomy & astrophysics at University of Maryland-College Park, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 23 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Maryland-College Park awarded 6 master’s degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
University of Maryland-College Park is not currently ranked for astronomy & astrophysics at the master’s level.
Among recent graduates, 33% of astronomy & astrophysics master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of astronomy & astrophysics master’s degree graduates at University of Maryland-College Park were White. Roughly 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-College Park 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 | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
University of Maryland-College Park conferred 6 master’s completions in astronomy in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (83%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of Maryland-College Park handed out 12 doctoral degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
University of Maryland-College Park holds a strong position among schools offering astronomy & astrophysics at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #4 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
Among recent graduates, 75% of astronomy & astrophysics doctoral degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of astronomy & astrophysics doctoral degree graduates at University of Maryland-College Park are White. About 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-College Park with a doctoral in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
University of Maryland-College Park granted 12 doctoral completions in astronomy in the most recent reporting year — 25% to women and 75% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (58%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at University of Maryland-College Park. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 23 |