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. We've also included details on how UW Seattle ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in astronomy.
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The bachelor's program at UW Seattle was ranked #16 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomy list. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 16 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Washington - Seattle Campus handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in astronomy from UW Seattle. This makes it the #18 most popular school for astronomy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in astronomy in 2022, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UW Seattle was $1,363 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $384 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $40,878 |
| Fees | $1,119 | $1,119 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,982 | $17,982 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,027 | $3,027 |
Learn more about UW Seattle tuition and fees.
Of the 37 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Astronomy & Astrophysics from UW Seattle in 2021-2022, 73% were men and 27% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UW Seattle 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 UW Seattle Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at University of Washington - Seattle Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 209 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 129 |
| Chemistry | 127 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 40 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.