Below are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how BYU ranks among other schools offering degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
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In the most recent year for which we have data, Brigham Young University conferred 17 bachelor’s degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,120 | $6,688 |
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Among recent graduates, 76% of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The majority of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degree graduates at BYU are White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in astronomy & astrophysics from BYU identified as men.
The majority of astronomy & astrophysics doctoral degree graduates at BYU 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 Brigham Young University with a doctoral in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy & astrophysics majors at Brigham Young University.
This astronomy & astrophysics program at BYU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astronomy | 18 |
BYU conferred 18 degrees in astronomy in the latest year of data — 22% to women and 78% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).