by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how Illinois Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in astronomy.
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The astronomy major at Illinois 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, Illinois Institute of Technology handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Illinois Tech paid an average of $1,550 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 | $49,607 | $49,607 |
| Fees | $1,310 | $1,310 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,528 | $16,528 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,500 | $3,500 |
Learn more about Illinois Tech tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students earned a bachelor's degree in astronomy from Illinois Tech. About 25% of these graduates were women and the other 75% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Illinois Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Illinois Tech 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 Illinois Tech Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at Illinois Institute of Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 29 |
| Physics | 18 |
| Materials Sciences | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.