by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how The University of Arizona ranks among other schools offering degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
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The University of Arizona is in the top 15% of the country for astronomy & astrophysics. Specifically, it ranked #18 out of 31 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 1 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Arizona | 1 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 |
| Best Value Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 1 |
| Best Value Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 |
| Best Value Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Arizona | 1 |
| Best Value Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 |
| College Major Best Value | 1 |
| College Major Best Value | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Arizona handed out 24 bachelor’s degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at The University of Arizona, astronomy & astrophysics students borrow a median amount of $25,406 in student loans. This is above $21,798, the typical median for all majors at The University of Arizona.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,299 | $38,165 |
| Fees | $1,738 | $1,738 |
Read more about The University of Arizona tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 71% of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degree graduates at The University of Arizona are White. Roughly 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a bachelor’s in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 43% of astronomy & astrophysics master’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of astronomy & astrophysics master’s degree graduates at The University of Arizona are White. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a master’s in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 69% of astronomy & astrophysics doctoral degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The largest share of astronomy & astrophysics doctoral degree graduates at The University of Arizona were White. Roughly 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a doctoral in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy & astrophysics majors at University of Arizona.
The astronomy & astrophysics program at The University of Arizona offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astronomy | 38 |
| Planetary Astronomy and Science | 9 |
The University of Arizona awarded 38 degrees in astronomy recently — 29% to women and 71% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (47%).
The University of Arizona granted 9 completions in planetary astronomy and science in the latest year of data — 56% to women and 44% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).