by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Northwestern University 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 | $60,276 | $67,158 |
| Fees | $1,164 | $1,164 |
Read more about Northwestern University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of astronomy & astrophysics master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of astronomy & astrophysics master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are Asian. About 29% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master’s in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 75% of astronomy & astrophysics doctoral degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of astronomy & astrophysics doctoral degree graduates at Northwestern University are White. About 25% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University 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 | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Here are the demographics of the astronomy & astrophysics majors at Northwestern University.
The astronomy & astrophysics program at Northwestern University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astronomy | 10 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other | 1 |
Northwestern University conferred 10 degrees in astronomy in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (30%).
Northwestern University awarded 1 completion in astronomy and astrophysics, other in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men.