by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how UMass Amherst ranks among other schools offering degrees in astronomy.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Amherst was ranked #11 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomy list. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 11 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in astronomy from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #18 most popular school for astronomy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMass Amherst was $1,605 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $691 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in astronomy from UMass Amherst. About 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst 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 Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UMass Amherst 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 UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in astronomy from UMass Amherst in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| 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 Massachusetts Amherst.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 70 |
| Chemistry | 52 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 29 |
| Materials Sciences | 6 |
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