2023 Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast 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.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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 Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 7 schools in the Southeast Region 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 the Southeast Region
Check out the astronomy doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Southeast Region .
Most Popular Southeast Region Schools for a Doctorate in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Our analysis found University of Virginia - Main Campus to be the most popular school for astronomy and astrophysics students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Southeast Region . University of Virginia is a very large public school located in the small suburb of Charlottesville.
Of the 4 students majoring in astronomy at University of Virginia, 25% are male and 75% are female.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Arkansas is a great place for astronomy and astrophysics students working on their doctor’s degree. UARK is a very large public school located in the city of Fayetteville.
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Out of the 7 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hampton University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the midsize city of Hampton, Hampton is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Florida Institute of Technology helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular astronomy and astrophysics schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the small city of Melbourne, Florida Tech is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
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University of Florida came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Gainesville, UF is a public college with a very large student population.
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Georgia State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree astronomy and astrophysics programs. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State is a public college with a very large student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 21 |
| Virginia | 27 |
| Florida | 74 |
| Tennessee | 2 |
| South Carolina | 5 |
| Arkansas | 2 |
Astronomy & Astrophysics Related Majors
Astronomy & Astrophysics is one of 8 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 7 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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