by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in astronomy & astrophysics at University of Virginia UVa UVA. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Virginia UVa UVA as a strong choice for astronomy & astrophysics, coming in at #15 out of 33 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 15 of 33 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Virginia | 1 of 1 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 of 6 |
Here is each degree level granted in astronomy & astrophysics at University of Virginia UVa UVA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Virginia-Main Campus awarded 9 master’s degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
University of Virginia UVa UVA 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 | $71,030 | $73,348 |
| Fees | $3,670 | $4,352 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 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 Virginia UVa UVA were White. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia-Main Campus with a master’s in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
University of Virginia UVa UVA awarded 9 master’s completions in astronomy recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (44%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of Virginia-Main Campus conferred 8 doctoral degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
University of Virginia UVa UVA is not currently ranked for astronomy & astrophysics at the doctoral level.
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 Virginia UVa UVA 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 Virginia-Main Campus with a doctoral in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Virginia UVa UVA conferred 8 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 (50%).
Undergraduate study is also available at University of Virginia UVa UVA. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 22 |