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 UNLV ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in astronomy.
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The astronomy major at UNLV is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Astronomy & Astrophysics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in astronomy from UNLV. This makes it the #28 most popular school for astronomy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in astronomy in 2022, making the school the #28 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNLV paid an average of $551 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,354 | $25,307 |
| Fees | $788 | $792 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,072 | $12,072 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,050 | $4,050 |
Learn more about UNLV tuition and fees.
UNLV 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 UNLV Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in astronomy from UNLV in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Las Vegas with a master's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at University of Nevada - Las Vegas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 32 |
| Physics | 18 |
| Chemistry | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.