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. We've also included details on how GMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in astronomy.
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The astronomy major at GMU 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, George Mason University handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is an increase of 200% over the previous year when 1 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at GMU paid an average of $1,427 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $420 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,095 | $34,259 |
| Fees | $3,720 | $3,720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,278 | $1,278 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,151 | $15,151 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,504 | $3,504 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in astronomy from GMU. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the GMU 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 GMU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at George Mason University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 48 |
| Physics | 40 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 28 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 9 |
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