by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Carnegie Mellon ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in astronomy.
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The astronomy major at Carnegie Mellon is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Astronomy & Astrophysics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Carnegie Mellon University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at Carnegie Mellon paid an average of $865 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,260 | $62,260 |
| Fees | $1,014 | $1,014 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,468 | $17,468 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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Of the 8 astronomy students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Carnegie Mellon, about 38% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Carnegie Mellon astronomy bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Carnegie Mellon Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at Carnegie Mellon University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Materials Sciences | 80 |
| Physics | 58 |
| Chemistry | 47 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.