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. Also, learn how UCLA ranks among other schools offering degrees in astronomy.
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UCLA is in the top 10% of the country for astronomy. More specifically it was ranked #4 out of 51 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Los Angeles handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is an increase of 68% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in astronomy from UCLA. This makes it the #28 most popular school for astronomy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in astronomy in 2021, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at University of California - Los Angeles.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 astronomy majors earned their bachelor's degree from UCLA. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in astronomy.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
White | 11 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
Other Races | 5 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in astronomy from UCLA in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a master's in astronomy.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 1 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
---|---|
Chemistry | 135 |
Physics | 123 |
Geological & Earth Sciences | 31 |
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 25 |
Materials Sciences | 14 |
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