Pennsylvania State University - University Park PhD in Astronomy & Astrophysics
The main focus area for this major is Astronomy. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Astronomy & Astrophysics is a major offered under the physical sciences program of study at Pennsylvania State University - University Park. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the doctor’s degree program in astronomy, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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Rankings for the Penn State University Park PhD in Astronomy
Each year, College Factual produces its Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctor's Degree Schools ranking to help students decide which school is the best fit for them. This ranking takes a number of things into account when determining a school's overall quality. Ranking factors include student and faculty diversity, average graduate earnings, and average amount of student debt.
On the 2021 list, Penn State University Park was ranked #211 out of 464 schools in the country for this major at the doctorate level. It is also ranked #27 in Pennsylvania.
How Much Does a Doctorate in Astronomy from Penn State University Park Cost?
Penn State University Park Graduate Tuition and Fees
Out-of-state part-time graduates at Penn State University Park paid an average of $1,571 per credit hour in 2018-2019. The average for in-state students was $915 per credit hour. Information about average full-time graduate student tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $21,960 | $37,694 |
| Fees | $1,034 | $1,034 |
Does Penn State University Park Offer an Online PhD in Astronomy?
Penn State University Park does not offer an online option for its astronomy doctor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Penn State University Park Online Learning page.
Penn State University Park Doctorate Student Diversity for Astronomy
Male-to-Female Ratio
Of the students who received their doctor’s degree in astronomy in 2018-2019, 25.0% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 39.5%.
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 25.0% of the astronomy doctor’s degrees at Penn State University Park in 2018-2019. This is higher than the nationwide number of 12%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
PhD in Astronomy Focus Areas at Penn State University Park
Astronomy & Astrophysics students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astronomy | 4 |
Majors Related to a PhD in Astronomy From Penn State University Park
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to astronomy and astrophysics.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 11 |
| Chemistry | 26 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 7 |
| Physics | 22 |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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