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Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in New Jersey

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2023 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in New Jersey

1 College
$27,000 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics School for You

In 2020-2021, 52 degrees and certificates were awarded to astronomy and astrophysics students who went to a New Jersey college or university. This makes it the #138 most popular major in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in New Jersey ranking. This report analyzed 1 schools in New Jersey to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

Check out the astronomy programs at this school if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Best Astronomy & Astrophysics School

Our analysis found Rutgers University - New Brunswick to be the best school for astronomy and astrophysics students who want to pursue a degree in New Jersey. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, astronomy majors at Rutgers New Brunswick accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

Full Astronomy & Astrophysics at Rutgers University - New Brunswick Report

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
New York 81
Maryland 46
District of Columbia 3
Delaware 0

One of 8 majors within the area of study, astronomy and astrophysics has other similar majors worth exploring.

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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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