by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Illinois. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Illinois among the top schools in the country for astronomy & astrophysics, placing at #13 out of 32 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 13 of 32 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Illinois | 2 of 2 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 of 6 |
The table below lists every degree level available for astronomy & astrophysics at Illinois, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 30 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign handed out 30 bachelor’s degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
Illinois is among the very best schools in the country for astronomy & astrophysics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,254 | $36,804 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
Find out more about Illinois tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois are White. Approximately 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor’s in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Illinois conferred 19 bachelor’s completions in astronomy in the most recent reporting year — 47% to women and 53% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (47%).
Illinois granted 11 bachelor’s completions in astrophysics recently — 55% to women and 45% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (45%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Illinois. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 4 |