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. We've also included details on how UGA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in astronomy.
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The astronomy major at UGA 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 Georgia handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UGA paid an average of $8,555 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $2,909 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,790 | $28,830 |
| Fees | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,002 | $1,002 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,246 | $11,246 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,678 | $4,678 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in astronomy from UGA. About 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UGA 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 UGA Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at University of Georgia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 66 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 28 |
| Physics | 26 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 23 |
| Materials Sciences | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.