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Astronomy at The University of Texas at Austin

27 Bachelor's Degrees
4 Master's Degrees
3 Doctor's Degrees
We'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, and more. In addition, we cover how UT Austin ranks in comparison to other schools with astronomical sciences programs.

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Astronomy Degrees Available at UT Austin

UT Austin Astronomical Sciences Rankings

UT Austin is in the top 10% of the country for astronomical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #3 out of 38 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.

Ranking Type Rank
Highest Paid Astronomy Graduates 1
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Astronomy Graduates 1
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy 1
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Astronomy 1
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy 1
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Astronomy Graduates 1
Best Astronomy Bachelor’s Degree Schools 2
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Astronomy Graduates 2
Best Astronomy Schools 3
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (With Aid) 4
Best Astronomy Master’s Degree Schools 4
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income Over $110k) 4
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (With Aid) 5
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (With Aid) 5
Best Astronomy Graduate Degree Schools 5
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (With Aid) 5
Best Astronomy Doctor’s Degree Schools 6
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy 7
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income Over $110k) 7
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income Over $110k) 8
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income Over $110k) 8
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $48-$75k) 9
Best Astronomy Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 9
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $48-$75k) 9
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $75-$110k) 10
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $0-$30k) 10
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $75-$110k) 10
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $30-$48k) 11
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $0-$30k) 12
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $48-$75k) 12
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $75-$110k) 12
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income $48-$75k) 13
Best Astronomy Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 13
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $0-$30k) 13
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income $75-$110k) 14
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income $0-$30k) 14
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy 14
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $30-$48k) 14
Best Astronomy Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 14
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy (Income $30-$48k) 14
Best Value Colleges for Astronomy (Income $30-$48k) 16
Best Astronomy Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 17
Best Astronomy Colleges for Veterans 19

Popularity of Astronomical Sciences at UT Austin

During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in astronomy. 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 astronomical sciences from UT Austin. This makes it the #8 most popular school for astronomical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in astronomical sciences in 2021, making the school the #13 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

UT Austin Astronomical Sciences Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomical sciences majors at The University of Texas at Austin.

UT Austin Astronomy Bachelor’s Program

Of the 27 astronomical sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UT Austin, about 59% were men and 41% were women.

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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 astronomical sciences.

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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

UT Austin Astronomy Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 astronomical sciences majors earned their master's degree from UT Austin. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.

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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 astronomical sciences.

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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

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