by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how MIT ranks in comparison to other schools with astronomy programs.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
The astronomy major at MIT 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.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in astronomy from MIT. This makes it the #28 most popular school for astronomy master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at MIT paid an average of $2,775 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,750 | $59,750 |
| Fees | $406 | $406 |
| Books and Supplies | $880 | $880 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,390 | $19,390 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,304 | $2,304 |
Learn more about MIT tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the MIT 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 MIT Online Learning page.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 112 |
| Chemistry | 71 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 35 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.