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. In addition, we cover how Rutgers New Brunswick ranks in comparison to other schools with astronomy programs.
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The bachelor's program at Rutgers New Brunswick was ranked #22 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomy list. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 22 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Rutgers New Brunswick paid an average of $1,054 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $441 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,674 | $32,436 |
| Fees | $3,565 | $3,565 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,715 | $14,715 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,372 | $4,372 |
Learn more about Rutgers New Brunswick tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 80% of astronomy bachelor's degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Rutgers New Brunswick are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Rutgers New Brunswick 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 Rutgers New Brunswick Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 68 |
| Chemistry | 65 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 21 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.