2023 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Arizona
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.
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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
Our analysis found University of Arizona to be the best school for astronomy and astrophysics students who want to pursue a degree in Arizona. University of Arizona is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Tucson.
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The excellent programs at Arizona State University - Tempe helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best astronomy and astrophysics schools in Arizona. Located in the medium-sized city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public college with a very large student population.
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The excellent programs at Northern Arizona University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best astronomy and astrophysics schools in Arizona. NAU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Flagstaff.
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State | Degrees Awarded |
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Texas | 45 |
Oklahoma | 7 |
New Mexico | 12 |
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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 |
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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.