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. In addition, we cover how Ball State ranks in comparison to other schools with astronomy programs.
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The astronomy major at Ball State 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ball State University handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 2 degrees were handed out.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Ball State paid an average of $1,118 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $336 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,688 | $26,696 |
| Fees | $2,070 | $2,070 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,360 | $1,360 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,064 | $12,064 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,552 | $2,552 |
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All of the 3 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in astronomy from Ball State in 2022 were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Ball State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Ball State 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 Ball State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at Ball State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 28 |
| Physics | 9 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 8 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 6 |
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