by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Baylor ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in astronomy.
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The astronomy major at Baylor 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, Baylor University handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 3 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at Baylor paid an average of $2,285 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,844 | $54,844 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,438 | $1,438 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,235 | $14,235 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,752 | $3,752 |
Learn more about Baylor tuition and fees.
Of the 4 astronomy students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Baylor, about 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Baylor University with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Baylor 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 Baylor Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at Baylor University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 36 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 29 |
| Physics | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.