by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UIUC ranks in comparison to other schools with astronomy programs.
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The bachelor's program at UIUC was ranked #7 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomy list. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 7 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in astronomy from UIUC. This makes it the #28 most popular school for astronomy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in astronomy in 2022, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UIUC paid an average of $1,019 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $601 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,768 | $35,900 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,938 | $13,938 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 70% of astronomy bachelor's degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UIUC 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 UIUC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 170 |
| Physics | 93 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 29 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 28 |
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