by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in astronomy & astrophysics at UMass Amherst. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UMass Amherst as a strong choice for astronomy & astrophysics, placing at #26 out of 33 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 26 of 33 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Massachusetts | 2 of 3 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the New England Region | 3 of 4 |
The table below lists every degree level available for astronomy & astrophysics at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 14 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Massachusetts-Amherst awarded 2 master’s degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
UMass Amherst is not currently ranked for astronomy & astrophysics at the master’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of astronomy & astrophysics master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of astronomy & astrophysics master’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst are Asian. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a master’s in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UMass Amherst granted 2 master’s completions in astronomy in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (50%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst handed out 3 doctoral degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
UMass Amherst is not currently ranked for astronomy & astrophysics at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 33% of astronomy & astrophysics doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of astronomy & astrophysics doctoral degree graduates at UMass Amherst are 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 Massachusetts-Amherst 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 | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UMass Amherst conferred 3 doctoral degrees in astronomy in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
Undergraduate study is also available at UMass Amherst. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 14 |