2023 Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Associate Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, astronomy and astrophysics was ranked #221 in the country. In fact 1,375 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. This report analyzed 11 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs 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 the Southwest Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for astronomy majors pursuing a associate degree.
Top 15% Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Associate Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Chandler-Gilbert Community College the most popular school in the Southwest Region for astronomy and astrophysics students working on their associate degree. Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Chandler.
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Our 2023 rankings named South Mountain Community College the most popular school in the Southwest Region for astronomy and astrophysics students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Phoenix, South Mountain Community College is a public school with a small student population.
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Our 2023 rankings named Lee College the most popular school in the Southwest Region for astronomy and astrophysics students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Baytown, Lee College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Our analysis found Estrella Mountain Community College to be the most popular school for astronomy and astrophysics students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Southwest Region . Estrella Mountain Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Avondale.
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Our analysis found Paradise Valley Community College to be the most popular school for astronomy and astrophysics students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Southwest Region . Paradise Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Phoenix.
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Our analysis found Phoenix College to be the most popular school for astronomy and astrophysics students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Southwest Region . Phoenix College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Phoenix.
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Our analysis found Glendale Community College to be the most popular school for astronomy and astrophysics students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Southwest Region . Located in the large suburb of Glendale, Glendale Community College is a public school with a large student population.
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Our 2023 rankings named GateWay Community College the most popular school in the Southwest Region for astronomy and astrophysics students working on their associate degree. GateWay Community College is a small public school located in the city of Phoenix.
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Our analysis found Rio Salado College to be the most popular school for astronomy and astrophysics students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Southwest Region . Located in the medium-sized city of Tempe, Rio Salado College is a public college with a large student population.
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Our analysis found Mesa Community College to be the most popular school for astronomy and astrophysics students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Southwest Region . Located in the large city of Mesa, Mesa Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Our analysis found Scottsdale Community College to be the most popular school for astronomy and astrophysics students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Southwest Region . Located in the rural area of Scottsdale, Scottsdale Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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Here are some additional popular schools for Astronomy & Astrophysics students in the Southwest Region that almost earned our Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region award.
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Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Colleges by State
Explore the best astronomy and astrophysics schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 45 |
| Arizona | 55 |
| Oklahoma | 7 |
| New Mexico | 12 |
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 11 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.
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