2023 Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Associate Degree Schools in California
Finding the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Associate Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 251 degrees and certificates were awarded to astronomy and astrophysics students who went to a California college or university. This makes it the #175 most popular major in the state.
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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Associate Degree Schools in California ranking. Our analysis looked at 17 schools in California to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Astronomy & Astrophysics program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Associate Degree Schools in California
Check out the astronomy associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in California.
Top 10 Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Associate Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Monterey Peninsula College the most popular school in California for astronomy and astrophysics students working on their associate degree. Monterey Peninsula College is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Monterey.
Of the 15 students majoring in astronomy at Monterey Peninsula College, 47% are male and 53% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Santa Barbara City College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Associate Degree Schools in California list. SBCC is a large public school located in the small city of Santa Barbara.
Of the 3 students majoring in astronomy at SBCC, 33% are male and 67% are female.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Southwestern College is a great place for astronomy and astrophysics students working on their associate degree. SWC Chula Vista is a large public school located in the large city of Chula Vista.
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Out of the 17 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Orange Coast College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Orange Coast College is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Costa Mesa.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Moorpark College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Associate Degree Schools in California list. Moorpark College is a large public school located in the suburb of Moorpark.
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Out of the 17 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Santiago Canyon College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Orange, SCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Saddleback College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular astronomy and astrophysics schools in California. Saddleback College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Mission Viejo.
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Cabrillo College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for astronomy and astrophysics students to get a associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the midsize suburb of Aptos, Cabrillo College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Irvine Valley College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree astronomy and astrophysics programs. Irvine Valley College is a large public school located in the large city of Irvine.
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Crafton Hills College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for astronomy and astrophysics students to get a associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the rural area of Yucaipa, CHC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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Request InformationBest Astronomy & Astrophysics Colleges in the Far Western US Region
Explore all the Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Washington | 70 |
| Nevada | 3 |
| Hawaii | 19 |
| Alaska | 0 |
Astronomy & Astrophysics Related Majors
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 17 schools only.
- 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.