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 Princeton ranks in comparison to other schools with astronomy programs.
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The astronomy major at Princeton 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, Princeton University handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in astronomy from Princeton. This makes it the #1 most popular school for astronomy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in astronomy in 2022, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Princeton paid an average of $1,926 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 | $59,710 | $59,710 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,380 | $19,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,900 | $3,900 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students earned a bachelor's degree in astronomy from Princeton. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 67% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Princeton 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 Princeton Online Learning page.
Of the 12 students who earned a master's degree in Astronomy & Astrophysics from Princeton in 2021-2022, 83% were men and 17% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a master's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at Princeton University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 103 |
| Physics | 60 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 15 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.