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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UW - Madison ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in astronomy.
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The bachelor's program at UW - Madison was ranked #6 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomy list. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 6 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of astronomy students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW - Madison is $45,783. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $39,728 for all astronomy bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UW - Madison was $1,627 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,644 | $39,042 |
| Fees | $1,561 | $1,561 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 50% of astronomy bachelor's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UW - Madison 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 - Madison Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 astronomy majors earned their master's degree from UW - Madison. Of these graduates, 70% were men and 30% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a master's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 171 |
| Physics | 98 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 49 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 24 |
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