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2023 Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor's Degree Schools in New York

9 Colleges
$31,221 Avg Salary
$24,484 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor's Degree School for You

With 81 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, astronomy and astrophysics is the #222 most popular major in New York.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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.

The Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor's Degree Schools in New York ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in New York to see which bachelor's 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.

Check out the astronomy bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in New York.

#1

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY

Our analysis found Stony Brook University to be the most popular school for astronomy and astrophysics students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in New York. Located in the large suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public college with a very large student population.

Of the 12 students majoring in astronomy at SUNY Stony Brook, 58% are male and 42% are female.

Full Astronomy & Astrophysics at Stony Brook University Report

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Columbia University in the City of New York is a great place for astronomy and astrophysics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Columbia is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.

Of the 10 students majoring in astronomy at Columbia, 30% are male and 70% are female.

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#3

SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz, NY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend SUNY New Paltz. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list. SUNY New Paltz is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of New Paltz.

Of the 9 students majoring in astronomy at SUNY New Paltz, 78% are male and 22% are female.

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#4

Colgate University

Hamilton, NY

Out of the 9 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Colgate University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the town of Hamilton, Colgate is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 17% of the students majoring in astronomy at the school are women while 83% are male.

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#5

Vassar College

Poughkeepsie, NY

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Vassar College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular astronomy and astrophysics schools in New York. Located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie, Vassar is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 5 students majoring in astronomy at Vassar, 80% are male and 20% are female.

Full Astronomy & Astrophysics at Vassar College Report

#6

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

Cornell University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree astronomy and astrophysics programs. Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 67% of the astronomy majors at the school.

Full Astronomy & Astrophysics at Cornell University Report

#7

Barnard College

New York, NY

Barnard College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. Barnard is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.

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#8

Union College New York

Schenectady, NY

Union College New York ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the small city of Schenectady, Union College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Astronomy & Astrophysics at Union College New York Report

#9

Siena College

Loudonville, NY

Siena College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for astronomy and astrophysics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Loudonville, Siena is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 102
Maryland 46
New Jersey 52
District of Columbia 3
Delaware 0

Astronomy & Astrophysics is one of 8 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar 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 9 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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