2023 Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctor's Degree School for You
Astronomy & Astrophysics is the #221 most popular major in the country with 1,375 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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.
The Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which doctor'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 Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Check out the astronomy doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Middle Atlantic Region .
Most Popular Middle Atlantic Region Schools for a Doctorate in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Our 2023 rankings named Princeton University the most popular school in the Middle Atlantic Region for astronomy and astrophysics students working on their doctor’s degree. Princeton is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Princeton.
About 10% of the students majoring in astronomy at the school are women while 90% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maryland - College Park. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. UMCP is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of College Park.
Of the 6 students majoring in astronomy at UMCP, 50% are male and 50% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cornell University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
Women make up 50% of the astronomy majors at the school.
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A rank of #4 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 doctor’s degree. Columbia is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.
About 60% of the students majoring in astronomy at the school are women while 40% are male.
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Out of the 6 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Rochester Institute of Technology landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Rochester, RIT is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
About 40% of the students majoring in astronomy at the school are women while 60% are male.
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Johns Hopkins University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for astronomy and astrophysics students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Johns Hopkins is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Baltimore.
Request InformationBest Astronomy & Astrophysics Colleges by State
Explore the best astronomy and astrophysics schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 102 |
| New York | 81 |
| Maryland | 46 |
| New Jersey | 52 |
| District of Columbia | 3 |
| Delaware | 0 |
Astronomy & Astrophysics Related Majors
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 6 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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