Pennsylvania State University - University Park PhD in Astronomy
Astronomy is a concentration offered under the astronomy and astrophysics major at Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Here, you’ll find out more about the major doctor’s degree program in astronomical sciences, including such details as the number of graduates, ethnicity of students, related majors and concentrations, and more.
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Rankings for the Penn State University Park PhD in Astronomical Sciences
Each year, College Factual produces its Best Astronomy 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 Astronomical Sciences 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. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for graduate student.
| 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 Astronomical Sciences?
Online degrees for the Penn State University Park astronomical sciences doctor’s degree program are not available 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 Astronomical Sciences
Male-to-Female Ratio
Women made up around 25.0% of the astronomical sciences students who took home a doctor’s degree in 2018-2019. This is less than the nationwide number of 38.9%.
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 25.0% of the astronomical sciences doctor’s degrees at Penn State University Park in 2018-2019. This is higher than the nationwide number of 11%.
| 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 |
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*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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