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. We've also included details on how SDSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in astronomy.
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The astronomy major at SDSU 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, San Diego State University handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is a decrease of 56% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in astronomy from SDSU. This makes it the #11 most popular school for astronomy master’s degree candidates in the country.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $2,548 | $2,548 |
| Books and Supplies | $908 | $908 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,630 | $21,630 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,244 | $3,244 |
Learn more about SDSU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of astronomy bachelor's degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SDSU 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 SDSU Online Learning page.
The astronomy program at SDSU awarded 6 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at San Diego State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 129 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 27 |
| Physics | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.