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. 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 #3 out of 25 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Los Angeles handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $1,913 | $1,913 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,574 | $1,574 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,148 | $17,148 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,562 | $5,562 |
Learn more about UCLA tuition and fees.
The astronomy program at UCLA awarded 41 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 49% of these degrees went to men with the other 51% going to 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 |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UCLA 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 UCLA Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in astronomy from UCLA in 2022 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCLA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into 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 |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at University of California - Los Angeles.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 142 |
| Physics | 119 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 47 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 27 |
| Materials Sciences | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.