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. We've also included details on how Colgate ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in astronomy.
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The astronomy major at Colgate 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, Colgate University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is an increase of 117% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at Colgate paid an average of $2,082 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $66,622 | $66,622 |
| Fees | $402 | $402 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,524 | $1,524 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,790 | $16,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,732 | $1,732 |
Learn more about Colgate tuition and fees.
Of the 13 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in astronomy from Colgate in 2022, 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Colgate are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colgate University with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Colgate 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 Colgate Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at Colgate University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 19 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 10 |
| Chemistry | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.