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 SUNY New Paltz ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in astronomy.
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The astronomy major at SUNY New Paltz 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, SUNY New Paltz 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 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SUNY New Paltz was $708 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,454 | $1,454 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,896 | $15,896 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,700 | $3,700 |
Learn more about SUNY New Paltz tuition and fees.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in astronomy from SUNY New Paltz in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SUNY New Paltz 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 SUNY New Paltz Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at SUNY New Paltz.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 9 |
| Physics | 7 |
| Chemistry | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.