2023 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor's Degree Schools in the New England Region
Finding the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor's Degree School for You
Astronomy & Astrophysics is the #221 most popular major in the country with 1,375 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor's Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 4 schools in the New England Region to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top New England Region Schools for a Bachelor's in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Our analysis found Williams College to be the best school for astronomy and astrophysics students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the New England Region . Williams is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Williamstown.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Smith College is a great place for astronomy and astrophysics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Northampton, Smith is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Massachusetts Amherst is a great place for astronomy and astrophysics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public school with a very large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Boston University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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Request InformationBest Astronomy & Astrophysics Colleges by State
Explore the best astronomy and astrophysics colleges for a specific state in the New England region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 108 |
| Connecticut | 9 |
| New Hampshire | 1 |
| Maine | 0 |
| Rhode Island | 0 |
| Vermont | 1 |
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Astronomy & Astrophysics Related Rankings by Major
Astronomy & Astrophysics is one of 8 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Astronomy
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 21,239 |
| Physics | 13,674 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 7,821 |
| General Physical Sciences | 3,823 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 1,140 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.