by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of Maryland-College Park. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Maryland-College Park highly for astronomy & astrophysics, coming in at #7 out of 32 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 7 of 32 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Maryland | 1 of 1 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 3 of 5 |
The following degree levels are available for astronomy & astrophysics at University of Maryland-College Park, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 23 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Maryland-College Park handed out 23 bachelor’s degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
University of Maryland-College Park is among the very best schools in the country for astronomy & astrophysics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,000 | $39,464 |
| Fees | $1,722 | $1,722 |
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Among recent graduates, 61% of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The largest share of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Maryland-College Park are White. Approximately 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-College Park with a bachelor’s in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
University of Maryland-College Park awarded 23 bachelor’s degrees in astronomy in the latest year of data — 39% to women and 61% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (74%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Maryland-College Park. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 12 |