by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UC Santa Cruz ranks among other schools offering degrees in astronomy.
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The bachelor's program at UC Santa Cruz was ranked #19 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomy list. It is also ranked #3 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 19 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 19 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Santa Cruz handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in astronomy from UC Santa Cruz. This makes it the #12 most popular school for astronomy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in astronomy in 2022, making the school the #6 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Astronomy majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Santa Cruz go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,171 a year. This is less than $39,728, which is the national median of all astronomy majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $2,726 | $2,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,315 | $1,315 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,785 | $18,785 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,646 | $5,646 |
Learn more about UC Santa Cruz tuition and fees.
Of the 49 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in astronomy from UC Santa Cruz in 2022, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Cruz with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UC Santa Cruz 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 UC Santa Cruz Online Learning page.
Of the 4 astronomy students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UC Santa Cruz, about 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 - Santa Cruz with a master's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 - Santa Cruz.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 75 |
| Physics | 61 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 53 |
| General Physical Sciences | 25 |
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