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, and more. We've also included details on how UChicago ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in astronomy.
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The astronomy major at UChicago is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Astronomy & Astrophysics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Chicago handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in astronomy from UChicago. This makes it the #18 most popular school for astronomy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in astronomy in 2022, making the school the #17 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UChicago paid an average of $2,127 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,801 | $63,801 |
| Fees | $1,818 | $1,818 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,221 | $19,221 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 students earned a bachelor's degree in astronomy from UChicago. About 42% of these graduates were women and the other 58% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UChicago 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 UChicago Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at University of Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 168 |
| Physics | 124 |
| General Physical Sciences | 23 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 16 |
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