by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Princeton University stacks up against peers offering astronomy & astrophysics.
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For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Princeton University handed out 10 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 | $56,010 | $62,400 |
| Fees | $288 | $288 |
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Among recent graduates, 60% of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degree graduates at Princeton University were White. Roughly 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a bachelor’s in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 86% of astronomy & astrophysics master’s degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The largest share of astronomy & astrophysics master’s degree graduates at Princeton University are Non-Resident Alien. About 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a master’s in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 80% of astronomy & astrophysics doctoral degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of astronomy & astrophysics doctoral degree graduates at Princeton University are White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a doctoral in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the astronomy & astrophysics majors at Princeton University.
The astronomy & astrophysics program at Princeton University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astrophysics | 34 |
Princeton University conferred 34 completions in astrophysics in the latest year of data — 24% to women and 76% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (53%).