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. We've also included details on how U-M ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in astronomy.
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The bachelor's program at U-M was ranked #10 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomy list. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 10 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in astronomy from U-M. This makes it the #18 most popular school for astronomy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in astronomy in 2022, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at U-M paid an average of $2,458 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $716 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,977 | $59,775 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,126 | $1,126 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,572 | $2,572 |
Learn more about U-M tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 59% of astronomy bachelor's degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U-M are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
U-M 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 U-M Online Learning page.
Of the 5 astronomy students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from U-M, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a master's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 122 |
| Physics | 120 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 80 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 29 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.