by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how UCLA ranks among other schools offering degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
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UCLA is in the top 10% of the country for astronomy & astrophysics. In particular, it placed #9 out of 31 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 1 |
| Best Value Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in California | 1 |
| College Major Best Value | 1 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 2 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 2 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in California | 2 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the Far Western US Region | 2 |
| Best Value Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 2 |
| Best Value Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the Far Western US Region | 2 |
| College Major Best Value | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Los Angeles handed out 28 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 | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $1,973 | $1,973 |
Learn more about UCLA tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 68% of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The majority of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degree graduates at UCLA were White. About 32% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a bachelor’s in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Among recent graduates, 38% of astronomy & astrophysics master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of astronomy & astrophysics master’s degree graduates at UCLA were White. Approximately 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a master’s in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of astronomy & astrophysics doctoral degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of astronomy & astrophysics doctoral degree graduates at UCLA are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a doctoral in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the astronomy & astrophysics majors at University of California-Los Angeles.
This astronomy & astrophysics program at UCLA breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astrophysics | 28 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other | 13 |
| Planetary Astronomy and Science | 2 |
UCLA conferred 28 completions in astrophysics in the most recent reporting year — 32% to women and 68% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (32%).
UCLA awarded 13 completions in astronomy and astrophysics, other recently — 62% to women and 38% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (31%).
UCLA granted 2 completions in planetary astronomy and science in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (50%).