by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how NAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics and astronomy.
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NAU is the best school in the country for physics and astronomy. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Arizona University awarded 13 bachelor’s degrees in physics and astronomy.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table 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, 54% of physics and astronomy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The largest share of physics and astronomy bachelor’s degree graduates at NAU were White. About 62% 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 physics and astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the physics and astronomy majors at Northern Arizona University.