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 Florida Tech ranks in comparison to other schools with astronomy programs.
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The astronomy major at Florida Tech 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, Florida Institute of Technology handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in astronomy from Florida Tech. This makes it the #28 most popular school for astronomy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in astronomy in 2022, making the school the #32 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at Florida Tech paid an average of $1,210 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,420 | $43,420 |
| Fees | $940 | $940 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,340 | $14,340 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,600 | $3,600 |
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Of the 25 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in astronomy from Florida Tech in 2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Florida Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Florida Tech 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 Florida Tech Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in astronomy from Florida Tech in 2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Institute of Technology with a master's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at Florida Institute of Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 15 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 9 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 8 |
| Chemistry | 4 |
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