by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Caltech ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in astronomy.
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The astronomy major at Caltech 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, California Institute of Technology handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in astronomy from Caltech. This makes it the #2 most popular school for astronomy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in astronomy in 2022, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,816 | $60,816 |
| Fees | $2,439 | $2,439 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,428 | $1,428 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,503 | $19,503 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,700 | $2,700 |
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Of the 4 astronomy students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Caltech, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Caltech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Caltech 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 Caltech Online Learning page.
Of the 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in astronomy from Caltech in 2022, 63% were men and 38% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Institute of Technology with a master's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at California Institute of Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 60 |
| Chemistry | 48 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 26 |
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