by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how NAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics and astronomy.
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The bachelor's program at NAU was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics and astronomy list. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics and Astronomy Schools | 1 |
| Best Physics and Astronomy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NAU paid an average of $1,150 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $473 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,015 | $17,792 |
| Fees | $1,223 | $1,223 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,728 | $11,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,400 | $4,400 |
Learn more about NAU tuition and fees.
Of the 22 physics and astronomy students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from NAU, about 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in physics and astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NAU does not offer an online option for its physics and astronomy bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NAU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics and astronomy majors at Northern Arizona University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 57 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 32 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 17 |
| Physics | 14 |
| Materials Sciences | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.