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 Emory ranks in comparison to other schools with astronomy programs.
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The astronomy major at Emory 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, Emory University handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is an increase of 67% over the previous year when 3 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Emory paid an average of $2,497 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,920 | $59,920 |
| Fees | $854 | $854 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,972 | $18,972 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,626 | $2,626 |
Learn more about Emory tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of astronomy bachelor's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Emory are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Emory astronomy bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Emory Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at Emory University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 139 |
| Physics | 19 |
| General Physical Sciences | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.