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 Columbia ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in astronomy.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for astronomy majors, Columbia came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is an increase of 70% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in astronomy from Columbia. This makes it the #15 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Columbia paid an average of $2,102 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,526 | $64,526 |
| Fees | $3,645 | $3,645 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,392 | $1,392 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,800 | $16,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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Of the 17 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in astronomy from Columbia in 2022, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Columbia 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 Columbia Online Learning page.
Of the 3 astronomy students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Columbia, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 64 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 56 |
| Physics | 51 |
| Materials Sciences | 29 |
| Other Physical Science | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.