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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The bachelor's program at UT Austin was ranked #14 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomy list. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 14 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 15 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of astronomy students who receive their bachelor's degree at UT Austin is $29,404. This is less than $39,728, which is the national median of all astronomy majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Austin, astronomy students borrow a median amount of $37,949 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 $76,676.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UT Austin paid an average of $1,930 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $546 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,678 | $42,778 |
| Books and Supplies | $724 | $724 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,136 | $14,136 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,034 | $5,034 |
Learn more about UT Austin tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 46% of astronomy bachelor's degrees went to men and 54% went to 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 | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UT Austin 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 UT Austin Online Learning page.
Of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in astronomy from UT Austin in 2022, 83% were men and 17% 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 148 |
| Physics | 130 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 79 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.