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 VSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in astronomy.
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The astronomy major at VSU 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, Valdosta State University handed out 2 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is a decrease of 60% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at VSU was $643 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $182 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,371 | $15,426 |
| Fees | $1,636 | $1,636 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,922 | $8,922 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,246 | $6,246 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in astronomy from VSU. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valdosta State University with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the VSU 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 VSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at Valdosta State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 14 |
| Chemistry | 8 |
| Physics | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.