by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UF ranks among other schools offering degrees in astronomy.
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The bachelor's program at UF was ranked #20 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomy list. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 20 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 20 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Florida handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UF paid an average of $856 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $149 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,477 | $25,694 |
| Fees | $1,904 | $2,965 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,500 | $11,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,670 | $3,670 |
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Of the 14 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in astronomy from UF in 2022, 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UF does not offer an online option for its astronomy bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UF Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 astronomy majors earned their master's degree from UF. Of these graduates, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a master's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at University of Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 224 |
| Physics | 69 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 34 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.