Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how MIT, M.I.T. compares to other colleges that offer astronomy & astrophysics.
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The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,510 | $61,990 |
| Fees | $406 | $406 |
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Among recent graduates, 50% of astronomy & astrophysics master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of astronomy & astrophysics master’s degree graduates at MIT, M.I.T. were Hispanic or Latino. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a master’s in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in astronomy & astrophysics from MIT, M.I.T. were women.
The majority of astronomy & astrophysics doctoral degree graduates at MIT, M.I.T. 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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 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 | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the astronomy & astrophysics majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
This astronomy & astrophysics program at MIT, M.I.T. includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Planetary Astronomy and Science | 4 |
MIT, M.I.T. awarded 4 completions in planetary astronomy and science in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).