by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how MSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
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MSU holds a strong position among schools offering astronomy & astrophysics. More specifically it was ranked #29 out of 31 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan State University awarded 30 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 | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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Among recent graduates, 67% of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU are White. About 87% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 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 MSU are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master’s in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of astronomy & astrophysics doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of astronomy & astrophysics doctoral degree graduates at MSU 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 Michigan State University with a doctoral in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 Michigan State University.
This astronomy & astrophysics program at MSU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astrophysics | 34 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other | 7 |
MSU conferred 34 completions in astrophysics in the latest year of data — 35% to women and 65% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (82%).
MSU awarded 7 completions in astronomy and astrophysics, other recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (57%).