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Finding the Best Physics and Astronomy School for You

In 2020-2021, 38 people earned a degree or certificate in physics and astronomy, making the major the #360 most popular in the United States.

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 Best Schools ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 1 schools in the United States to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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Check out the physics and astronomy programs at this school if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Best Physics and Astronomy School

#1

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

Our analysis found University of Kentucky to be the best school for physics and astronomy students who want to pursue a degree in the United States. UK is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Lexington.

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

Majors Similar to Physics and Astronomy

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 21,239
Physics 13,674
Geological & Earth Sciences 7,821
General Physical Sciences 3,823
Astronomy & Astrophysics 1,375

Notes and References

*These values are for the top school only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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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