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Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

2023 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

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Finding the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Master'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.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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.

The Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in the Plains States Region to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

Check out the astronomy master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Plains States Region Schools for a Master's in Astronomy & Astrophysics

Our analysis found Iowa State University to be the best school for astronomy and astrophysics students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public college with a very large student population.

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The excellent master’s degree programs at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best astronomy and astrophysics schools in the Plains States Region . UMN Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the city of Minneapolis.

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Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Colleges by State

Explore the best astronomy and astrophysics colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 0
Minnesota 23
Kansas 10
Iowa 11

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

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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