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 Ohio State ranks among other schools offering degrees in astronomy.
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The bachelor's program at Ohio State was ranked #5 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomy list. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 5 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in astronomy from Ohio State. This makes it the #9 most popular school for astronomy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in astronomy in 2022, making the school the #28 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Ohio State paid an average of $1,556 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $493 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,826 | $37,332 |
| Fees | $1,033 | $1,033 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,272 | $14,272 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in astronomy from Ohio State. About 74% were men and 26% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Ohio State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Ohio State 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 Ohio State Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in astronomy from Ohio State in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a master's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 133 |
| Chemistry | 124 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 48 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 17 |
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