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Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctor's Degree Schools in New York

2023 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctor's Degree Schools in New York

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Finding the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctor's Degree School for You

With 81 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, astronomy and astrophysics is the #222 most popular major in New York.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctor's Degree Schools in New York to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 2 schools in New York to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York

The colleges and universities below are the best for astronomy majors pursuing a doctor's degree.

Top New York Schools for a Doctorate in Astronomy & Astrophysics

Our 2023 rankings named Rochester Institute of Technology the best school in New York for astronomy and astrophysics students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Rochester, RIT is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Cornell University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best astronomy and astrophysics schools in New York. Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

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Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 102
Maryland 46
New Jersey 52
District of Columbia 3
Delaware 0

Astronomy & Astrophysics is one of 8 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar 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 2 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).

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