PhD in Astronomy and Astrophysics

Class Profile

Class Size

20

Average Age

29

Average Work Experience

4 Years

Diversity

Others:

13%

California:

45%

China:

3%

India:

2%

Mexico:

4%

Taiwan:

2%

United States:

42%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

76%

Top recruiters

Genentech

Illinois Institute of Technology

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

European Space Agency

SpaceX

Tetra Tech

Texas Tech University

Comcast

Canadian Space Agency

GKN Aerospace

Headspace

Talkspace

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$15,000 / year

Overall Cost

$30,000 / year

FAQs

• What is the institute code?

  

  4860

• Is UC Santa Cruz good for astronomy?

  

  UCSC is a world leader in astrophysics education, providing an intellectually rich, vibrant, and challenging graduate student program

• What is the acceptance rate for UC Santa Cruz astronomy?

  

  What is the acceptance rate for UC Santa Cruz astronomy? General Qualifications of the Applicants: Each year we receive over 300 applications. Of these, we accept 15 or fewer into our program. The majority of successful applicants have an undergraduate degree in physics or astrophysics with strong classroom performance

• What is the application fee, and can it be deferred or waived?

  

  The application fee is $135.00 for domestic applicants and $155.00 for international applicants. Electronic payment options are available through our application system.