by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how CU - Boulder ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in astronomy.
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The bachelor's program at CU - Boulder was ranked #18 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomy list. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in astronomy from CU - Boulder. This makes it the #5 most popular school for astronomy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in astronomy in 2022, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Astronomy majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CU - Boulder go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,066 a year. This is higher than $39,728, which is the national median for all astronomy bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CU - Boulder, astronomy students borrow a median amount of $85,738 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $76,676 for all astronomy majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CU - Boulder paid an average of $1,680 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $616 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,910 | $40,297 |
| Fees | $1,646 | $1,646 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,950 | $16,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,104 | $3,104 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 58 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in astronomy from CU - Boulder. About 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CU - Boulder are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the CU - Boulder 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 CU - Boulder Online Learning page.
Of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in astronomy from CU - Boulder in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a master's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at University of Colorado Boulder.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 155 |
| Chemistry | 54 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 53 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 26 |
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