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. In addition, we cover how Boston U ranks in comparison to other schools with astronomy programs.
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The bachelor's program at Boston U was ranked #12 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomy list. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 12 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 12 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston University handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is a decrease of 58% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in astronomy from Boston U. This makes it the #28 most popular school for astronomy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in astronomy in 2022, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Boston U was $1,994 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,798 | $63,798 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,110 | $18,110 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,085 | $2,085 |
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Of the 5 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Astronomy & Astrophysics from Boston U in 2021-2022, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Boston U astronomy bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Boston U Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students graduated with a master's degree in astronomy from Boston U. About 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at Boston University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 66 |
| Physics | 42 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.