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. We've also included details on how UMCP ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in astronomy.
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The bachelor's program at UMCP was ranked #9 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomy list. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 9 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in astronomy from UMCP. This makes it the #9 most popular school for astronomy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in astronomy in 2022, making the school the #6 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMCP was $1,613 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $412 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students earned a bachelor's degree in astronomy from UMCP. About 40% of these graduates were women and the other 60% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMCP are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UMCP 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 UMCP Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in astronomy from UMCP in 2022 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 Maryland - College Park 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 | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 117 |
| Chemistry | 76 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 23 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 22 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.