2023 Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Master's Degree Schools in the New England Region
Finding the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Master'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.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Master's Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 5 schools in the New England Region to see which ones were the most popular master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Master's Degree Colleges.
Most Popular New England Region Schools for a Master's in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Our analysis found Harvard University to be the most popular school for astronomy and astrophysics students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the New England Region . Located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
About 11% of the students majoring in astronomy at the school are women while 89% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Massachusetts Amherst. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Located in the large suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 67% of the astronomy majors at the school.
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Out of the 5 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Boston University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wesleyan University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Wesleyan U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Middletown.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. MIT is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge.
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Explore the best astronomy and astrophysics colleges for a specific state in the New England region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 108 |
| Connecticut | 9 |
| New Hampshire | 1 |
| Maine | 0 |
| Rhode Island | 0 |
| Vermont | 1 |
Astronomy & Astrophysics Related Majors
Astronomy & Astrophysics is one of 8 different types of programs to choose from.
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).
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