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. In addition, we cover how C of C ranks in comparison to other schools with astronomy programs.
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The bachelor's program at C of C was ranked #25 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomy list. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 25 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, College of Charleston handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is an increase of 80% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at C of C paid an average of $1,517 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $522 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,518 | $36,398 |
| Fees | $460 | $460 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,454 | $1,454 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,032 | $14,032 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,632 | $4,632 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 78% of astronomy bachelor's degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at C of C are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Charleston with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
C of C 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 C of C Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at College of Charleston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 33 |
| Physics | 17 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 16 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 4 |
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