2023 Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctor's Degree Schools in Illinois
Finding the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 74 degrees and certificates were awarded to astronomy and astrophysics students who went to a Illinois college or university. This makes it the #177 most popular major in the state.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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.
The Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctor's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 3 schools in Illinois to see which ones were the most popular doctor's 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 Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois
Check out the astronomy doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Illinois.
Most Popular Illinois Schools for a Doctorate in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Our 2023 rankings named University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign the most popular school in Illinois for astronomy and astrophysics students working on their doctor’s degree. UIUC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Champaign.
About 60% of the students majoring in astronomy at the school are women while 40% are male.
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Our 2023 rankings named Northwestern University the most popular school in Illinois for astronomy and astrophysics students working on their doctor’s degree. Northwestern is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Evanston.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at University of Chicago helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular astronomy and astrophysics schools in Illinois. Located in the large city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
Of the 4 students majoring in astronomy at UChicago, 75% are male and 25% are female.
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Request InformationBest Astronomy & Astrophysics Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 57 |
| Ohio | 64 |
| Indiana | 23 |
| Wisconsin | 30 |
Majors Related to Astronomy
One of 8 majors within the area of study, astronomy and astrophysics has other similar majors worth exploring.
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 3 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).
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