by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in astronomy & astrophysics at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Minnesota-Twin Cities among the top schools in the country for astronomy & astrophysics, placing at #25 out of 33 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 25 of 33 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Minnesota | 1 of 1 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 of 1 |
Here is each degree level offered in astronomy & astrophysics at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 26 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities conferred 2 master’s degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities has not been ranked for astronomy & astrophysics at the master’s level.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $48,528 | $58,344 |
| Fees | $2,384 | $2,384 |
Read more about University of Minnesota-Twin Cities tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 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 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities were White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a master’s 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 | 0 |
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities awarded 2 master’s completions in astrophysics recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities handed out 3 doctoral degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is not yet ranked for astronomy & astrophysics at the doctoral level.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in astronomy & astrophysics from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities identified as men.
The majority of astronomy & astrophysics doctoral degree graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities are White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 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 | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities granted 3 doctoral completions in astrophysics recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 26 |