by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how RIT ranks in comparison to other schools with astronomy programs.
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The astronomy major at RIT 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.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in astronomy from RIT. This makes it the #12 most popular school for astronomy master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at RIT paid an average of $2,017 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,784 | $55,784 |
| Fees | $880 | $880 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,516 | $15,516 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,700 | $1,700 |
Learn more about RIT tuition and fees.
RIT 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 RIT Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 astronomy majors earned their master's degree from RIT. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a master's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at Rochester Institute of Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 59 |
| Materials Sciences | 31 |
| Chemistry | 20 |
| General Physical Sciences | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.