2023 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Florida
Finding the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics School for You
In 2020-2021, 74 degrees and certificates were awarded to astronomy and astrophysics students who went to a Florida college or university. This makes it the #169 most popular major in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
The Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Florida ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 2 schools in Florida to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Florida
The following schools top our list of the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Colleges.
Top Florida 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 Florida. Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Daytona Beach.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Florida list. UF is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 21 |
| Virginia | 27 |
| Tennessee | 2 |
| South Carolina | 5 |
| Arkansas | 2 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Astronomy
One of 8 majors within the area of study, astronomy and astrophysics has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.