2023 Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Georgia
Finding the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor's Degree School for You
With 21 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, astronomy and astrophysics is the #219 most popular major in Georgia.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Georgia 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.
2023 Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for astronomy majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Most Popular Georgia Schools for a Bachelor's in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Our analysis found University of Georgia to be the most popular school for astronomy and astrophysics students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Georgia. Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 8 students majoring in astronomy at UGA, 50% are male and 50% are female.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Valdosta State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular astronomy and astrophysics schools in Georgia. VSU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Valdosta.
Women make up 20% of the astronomy majors at the school.
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Out of the 5 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Agnes Scott College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Decatur, Agnes Scott is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Emory University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia list. Emory is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Atlanta.
Of the 3 students majoring in astronomy at Emory, 67% are male and 33% are female.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Oglethorpe University is a great place for astronomy and astrophysics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Atlanta, Oglethorpe is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Request InformationBest Astronomy & Astrophysics Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 27 |
| Florida | 74 |
| Tennessee | 2 |
| South Carolina | 5 |
| Arkansas | 2 |
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 5 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.