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2023 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia

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

In 2020-2021, 27 degrees and certificates were awarded to astronomy and astrophysics students who went to a Virginia college or university. This makes it the #194 most popular major in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

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 Virginia to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 1 schools in Virginia 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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The following school tops our list of the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctor's Degree Colleges.

Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctor's Degree School

Our analysis found University of Virginia - Main Campus to be the best school for astronomy and astrophysics students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Virginia. University of Virginia is a fairly large public school located in the small suburb of Charlottesville.

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Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 21
Florida 74
Tennessee 2
South Carolina 5
Arkansas 2

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 values are for the top school 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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