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Astronomy & Astrophysics at University of Arizona

30 Bachelor's Degrees
10 Master's Degrees
15 Doctor's Degrees
The Astronomy & Astrophysics major is part of the physical sciences program at University of Arizona.

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 University of Arizona ranks in comparison to other schools with astronomy programs.

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Astronomy & Astrophysics Degrees Available at University of Arizona

University of Arizona Astronomy Rankings

University of Arizona was ranked #4 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for astronomy majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctor’s Degree Schools 1
Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Master’s Degree Schools 3
Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Graduate Degree Schools 3
Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 4
Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools 4

Popularity of Astronomy at University of Arizona

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arizona handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is an increase of 58% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in astronomy from University of Arizona. This makes it the #5 most popular school for astronomy master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in astronomy in 2022, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Astronomy from University of Arizona Cost?

$13,277 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

University of Arizona Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at University of Arizona paid an average of $1,544 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $825 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $11,546 $37,053
Fees $1,731 $1,731
Books and Supplies $800 $800
On Campus Room and Board $14,400 $14,400
On Campus Other Expenses $4,300 $4,300

Learn more about University of Arizona tuition and fees.

University of Arizona Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Program Diversity

The astronomy program at University of Arizona awarded 30 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 73% of these degrees went to men with the other 27% going to women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of Arizona are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a bachelor's in astronomy.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 20
Non-Resident Aliens 5
Other Races 2

Does University of Arizona Offer an Online BS in Astronomy?

Online degrees for the University of Arizona astronomy bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the University of Arizona Online Learning page.

University of Arizona Astronomy & Astrophysics Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 astronomy majors earned their master's degree from University of Arizona. Of these graduates, 30% were men and 70% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a master's in astronomy.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 4
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 3

University of Arizona Astronomy Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at University of Arizona.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Physics 159
Geological & Earth Sciences 93
Chemistry 50
Materials Sciences 19
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 5

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