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2023 Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Georgia

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Finding the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics School for You

With 21 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, astronomy and astrophysics is the #219 most popular major in Georgia.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Georgia ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in Georgia 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 following schools top our list of the Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Colleges.

#1

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

Our analysis found University of Georgia to be the most popular school for astronomy and astrophysics students who want to pursue a degree in Georgia. Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Valdosta State University is a great place for astronomy and astrophysics students. VSU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Valdosta.

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#2

Agnes Scott College

Decatur, GA

The excellent programs at Agnes Scott College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best astronomy and astrophysics schools in Georgia. Located in the large suburb of Decatur, Agnes Scott is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#4

Emory University

Atlanta, GA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Emory University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Georgia list. Emory is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Atlanta.

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#5

Oglethorpe University

Atlanta, GA

Out of the 6 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Oglethorpe University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Atlanta, Oglethorpe is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgia State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Georgia list. Georgia State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Atlanta.

Full Astronomy & Astrophysics at Georgia State University Report

Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Virginia 27
Florida 74
Tennessee 2
South Carolina 5
Arkansas 2

One of 8 majors within the area of study, astronomy and astrophysics has other similar majors worth exploring.

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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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