2023 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics 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. 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.
The Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 7 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the Southeast Region
Check out the astronomy programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Southeast Region Schools in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Our analysis found Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach to be the best school for astronomy and astrophysics students who want to pursue a degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Daytona Beach, Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Virginia - Main Campus is a great place for astronomy and astrophysics students. University of Virginia is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville.
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The excellent programs at University of Georgia helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best astronomy and astrophysics schools in the Southeast Region . UGA is a very large public school located in the city of Athens.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend George Mason University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the Southeast Region list. GMU is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Florida is a great place for astronomy and astrophysics students. Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Emory University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best astronomy and astrophysics programs. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
College of Charleston ranked #7 on this year’s Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the Southeast Region list. C of C is a large public school located in the city of Charleston.
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Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Colleges by State
Explore the best astronomy and astrophysics colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 21 |
| Virginia | 27 |
| Florida | 74 |
| Tennessee | 2 |
| South Carolina | 5 |
| Arkansas | 2 |
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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 Related Majors
| 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 7 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.
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