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2023 Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in New York

11 Colleges
$42,379 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics School for You

With 81 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, astronomy and astrophysics is the #222 most popular major in New York.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in New York ranking. This report analyzed 11 schools in New York to see which ones were the most popular 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.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for astronomy majors pursuing a .

Our analysis found Columbia University in the City of New York to be the most popular school for astronomy and astrophysics students who want to pursue a degree in New York. Columbia is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.

Full Astronomy & Astrophysics at Columbia University in the City of New York Report

#2

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY

The excellent programs at Stony Brook University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best astronomy and astrophysics schools in New York. Located in the large suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#2

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

Out of the 11 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Cornell University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Full Astronomy & Astrophysics at Cornell University Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Rochester Institute of Technology. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in New York list. Located in the large suburb of Rochester, RIT is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Full Astronomy & Astrophysics at Rochester Institute of Technology Report

#5

SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz, NY

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend SUNY New Paltz. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in New York list. SUNY New Paltz is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of New Paltz.

Full Astronomy & Astrophysics at SUNY New Paltz Report

#6

Colgate University

Hamilton, NY

Colgate University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in New York list. Located in the town of Hamilton, Colgate is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#7

Vassar College

Poughkeepsie, NY

With a ranking of #7, Vassar College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for astronomy and astrophysics students. Located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie, Vassar is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#8

Barnard College

New York, NY

Barnard College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular astronomy and astrophysics programs. Barnard is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.

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#9

Union College New York

Schenectady, NY

Union College New York ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in New York list. Located in the city of Schenectady, Union College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular astronomy and astrophysics programs. RPI is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Troy.

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Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 102
Maryland 46
New Jersey 52
District of Columbia 3
Delaware 0

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 11 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.

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