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 Central Michigan ranks in comparison to other schools with astronomy programs.
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The astronomy major at Central Michigan 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, Central Michigan University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is an increase of 60% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Central Michigan was $478 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,862 | $13,862 |
| Fees | $450 | $450 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,178 | $12,178 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,450 | $3,450 |
Learn more about Central Michigan tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students earned a bachelor's degree in astronomy from Central Michigan. About 25% of these graduates were women and the other 75% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Central Michigan 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 Central Michigan Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at Central Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 15 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 13 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 8 |
| Physics | 7 |
| Materials Sciences | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.