by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how NAU compares to other colleges that offer astronomy & astrophysics.
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During the most recent reporting year, Northern Arizona University awarded 4 bachelor’s degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,650 | $18,795 |
| Fees | $1,241 | $1,249 |
Learn more about NAU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 75% of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degree graduates at NAU were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor’s in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of astronomy & astrophysics master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of astronomy & astrophysics master’s degree graduates at NAU were White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona 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 | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of astronomy & astrophysics doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of astronomy & astrophysics doctoral degree graduates at NAU were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a doctoral in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| 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 Northern Arizona University.
This astronomy & astrophysics program at NAU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Planetary Astronomy and Science | 6 |
| Astronomy | 4 |
NAU granted 6 degrees in planetary astronomy and science recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
NAU conferred 4 completions in astronomy in the latest year of data — 25% to women and 75% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (50%).