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 UMN Twin Cities ranks in comparison to other schools with astronomy programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMN Twin Cities was ranked #13 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomy list. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 13 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in astronomy from UMN Twin Cities. This makes it the #26 most popular school for astronomy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in astronomy in 2022, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMN Twin Cities was $1,324 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $558 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,496 | $34,410 |
| Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,028 | $13,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
Learn more about UMN Twin Cities tuition and fees.
Of the 17 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Astronomy & Astrophysics from UMN Twin Cities in 2021-2022, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMN Twin Cities are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UMN Twin Cities 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 UMN Twin Cities Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 145 |
| Physics | 65 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 48 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.