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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UT Austin ranks in comparison to other schools with astronomy programs.
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UT Austin is in the top 10% of the country for astronomy. More specifically it was ranked #6 out of 51 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in astronomy from UT Austin. This makes it the #15 most popular school for astronomy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in astronomy in 2021, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Astronomy majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Austin go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,770 a year. This is higher than $22,853, which is the national median for all astronomy bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Austin, astronomy students borrow a median amount of $25,250 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all astronomy bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 astronomy majors earned their bachelor's degree from UT Austin. Of these graduates, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 astronomy majors earned their master's degree from UT Austin. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 152 |
| Physics | 111 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 54 |
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