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. In addition, we cover how Monterey Peninsula College ranks in comparison to other schools with astronomy programs.
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The astronomy major at Monterey Peninsula College 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Monterey Peninsula College paid an average of $410 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $46 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $9,840 |
| Fees | $84 | $84 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
Learn more about Monterey Peninsula College tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the Monterey Peninsula College 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 Monterey Peninsula College Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 astronomy majors earned their associate's degree from Monterey Peninsula College. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at Monterey Peninsula College 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 Monterey Peninsula College with a associate's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |