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. Also, learn how KU ranks among other schools offering degrees in astronomy.
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The astronomy major at KU 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 Kansas handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is a decrease of 67% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at KU was $944 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $353 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,596 | $28,308 |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,818 | $10,818 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,390 |
Learn more about KU tuition and fees.
Of the 3 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in astronomy from KU in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the KU 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 KU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at University of Kansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 48 |
| Physics | 24 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 21 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.