PhD in Astronomy and Astrophysics

Class Profile

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Class Size

20

Average Age

29

Average Work Experience

4 Years

Diversity

Others:

10%

Native American:

1%

Hispanic American:

10%

International:

19%

African American:

9%

Asian American:

28%

White American:

23%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

96%

Top recruiters

Genentech

Illinois Institute of Technology

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

European Space Agency

SpaceX

Tetra Tech

Comcast

Canadian Space Agency

GKN Aerospace

Collins Aerospace

Headspace

Talkspace

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$75,000 / year

Overall Cost

$90,000 / year

FAQs

• Can I pursue my degree part–time?

  

  Most of our graduate programs require that their students enroll full–time. The few exceptions state explicitly whether they allow students to enroll part-time. These include the Booth School of Business's Weekend, Evening, and Executive MBA programs, several programs in the Graham School of Continuing Liberal and Professional Studies, the Master's Program in Computer Science, and the MA in the Crown Family School of Social Work. Other programs may be willing to negotiate part-time status on a case-by-case basis, but it is best to address these concerns with the program's admissions office before applying.

• Do you offer distance or online programs?

  

  Aside from our Master of Science in Analytics Online program, UChicago does not offer any fully online or remote degree programs. The University of Chicago Professional Education (UCPE) office does offer a wide array of online and remote short courses, which you can learn about on the UCPE website.

• I have taken the TOEFL/IELTS and have earned the required scores. Do I still need to take the GRE?

  

  If the program you are applying to requires the GRE, yes, you do. The TOEFL/IELTS and the GRE test very different things and are not taken in lieu of each other. That means, if you have taken the TOEFL/IELTS, you must still take the GRE. If you are exempt from the TOEFL/IELTS, you must nevertheless take the GRE.

• Does my program of interest require the GRE?

  

  Because each program sets testing requirements other than English proficiency, we do not maintain a list. Check the website of your program of interest to confirm whether they require, recommend, accept, or do not accept the GRE or other standardized tests.