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, and more. In addition, we cover how University of Arizona ranks in comparison to other schools with astronomy programs.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| 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 |
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.
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.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a master's in astronomy.
| 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 |
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 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.