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 Yale ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in astronomy.
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The astronomy major at Yale 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, Yale University handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,700 | $64,700 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,180 | $19,180 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,420 | $3,420 |
Learn more about Yale tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students earned a bachelor's degree in astronomy from Yale. About 56% of these graduates were women and the other 44% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Yale are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Yale 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 Yale Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at Yale University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 91 |
| Chemistry | 78 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 36 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.