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Astronomy & Astrophysics at University of Wisconsin-Madison

43 Total Degrees Awarded
3 Award Levels Offered
#1 Best Rank — Bachelor's

Below are the key facts about this program at University of Wisconsin-Madison. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

Astronomy & Astrophysics Degrees Available at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Here is each degree level available for astronomy & astrophysics at University of Wisconsin-Madison, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s 33
Master’s 3
Doctoral 7

University of Wisconsin-Madison Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degrees

In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Wisconsin-Madison handed out 33 bachelor’s degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.

Bachelor’s Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the very best schools in the country for astronomy & astrophysics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region 1
Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin 1
Best Value Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin 1
Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 3
Best Value Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region 3
Best Value Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 12

Student Debt of Astronomy & Astrophysics Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

$19,500 Bachelor's Median Debt

While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Wisconsin-Madison, astronomy & astrophysics students accumulate a median of $19,500 in student loans. This is lower than $21,813, the typical median for all majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Student debt for Astronomy & Astrophysics majors with a bachelor's degree at University of Wisconsin-Madison

University of Wisconsin-Madison Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

$11,603 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$19,500 Average Student Debt

Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $9,273 $40,506
Fees $1,597 $1,597

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Bachelor’s Student Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 58% of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.

University of Wisconsin-Madison gender breakdown of Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor's degree grads The largest share of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are White. Approximately 73% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor’s in astronomy & astrophysics.

Ethnic diversity of Astronomy & Astrophysics majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 24
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 4

Astrophysics (Bachelor’s)

University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 33 bachelor’s degrees in astrophysics in the latest year of data — 42% to women and 58% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (73%).

Graduate Study in Astronomy & Astrophysics at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Graduate study is also available at University of Wisconsin-Madison. The following graduate award levels are reported.

Graduate Level Annual Graduates
Master’s 3
Doctoral 7

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