Pennsylvania State University - University Park MS in Astronomy
Astronomy is a concentration offered under the astronomy and astrophysics major at Pennsylvania State University - University Park. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the master’s degree program in astronomical sciences, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more.
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Rankings for the Penn State University Park MS in Astronomical Sciences
Each year, College Factual produces its Best Astronomy Master's Degree Schools ranking to help students decide which school is the best fit for them. To determine the school's rank, we look at objective measures, such as post-graduation earnings, student and faculty diversity, and accumulated student debt.
On the 2021 list, Penn State University Park was ranked #151 out of 782 schools in the country for this major at the master's level. It is also ranked #8 in Pennsylvania.
How Much Does a Master’s in Astronomical Sciences from Penn State University Park Cost?
Penn State University Park Graduate Tuition and Fees
During the 2018-2019 academic year, part-time graduate students at Penn State University Park paid an average of $1,571 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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 MS in Astronomical Sciences?
Penn State University Park does not offer an online option for its astronomical sciences master’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 Master’s Student Diversity for Astronomical Sciences
Male-to-Female Ratio
About 9.1% of the students who received their MS in astronomical sciences in 2018-2019 were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 39.7%.
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
Of those graduates who received a master’s degree in astronomical sciences at Penn State University Park in 2018-2019, 9.1% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 21%.
| 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 | 7 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
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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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