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. We've also included details on how UW ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in astronomy.
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The astronomy major at UW is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Astronomy & Astrophysics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wyoming handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UW was $692 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $166 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,980 | $20,760 |
| Fees | $1,958 | $1,958 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,670 | $1,670 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,340 | $13,340 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,920 | $3,920 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 63% of astronomy bachelor's degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UW 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 UW Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at University of Wyoming.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 48 |
| Physics | 21 |
| Chemistry | 20 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 8 |
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