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 University of Virginia ranks among other schools offering degrees in astronomy.
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The bachelor's program at University of Virginia was ranked #15 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomy list. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 15 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 16 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Virginia - Main Campus handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in astronomy from University of Virginia. This makes it the #18 most popular school for astronomy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in astronomy in 2022, making the school the #17 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University of Virginia paid an average of $1,869 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $653 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,823 | $55,450 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $4,183 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,480 | $1,480 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,940 | $13,940 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,520 | $3,520 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in astronomy from University of Virginia. About 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the University of Virginia 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 University of Virginia Online Learning page.
Of the 11 astronomy students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from University of Virginia, about 64% were men and 36% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a master's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at University of Virginia - Main Campus.
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