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2023 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Arizona

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Finding the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics School for You

With 55 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, astronomy and astrophysics is the #160 most popular major in Arizona.

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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Arizona ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Arizona to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Arizona

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

Top Arizona Schools in Astronomy & Astrophysics

#1

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

Our 2023 rankings named University of Arizona the best school in Arizona for astronomy and astrophysics students. University of Arizona is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Tucson.

Full Astronomy & Astrophysics at University of Arizona Report

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Arizona State University - Tempe is a great place for astronomy and astrophysics students. Located in the medium-sized city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Full Astronomy & Astrophysics at Arizona State University - Tempe Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northern Arizona University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Arizona list. NAU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Flagstaff.

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Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Colleges in the Southwest Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Texas 45
Oklahoma 7
New Mexico 12

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 3 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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