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2023 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctor's Degree Schools in Illinois

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Finding the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctor's Degree School for You

With 27 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, astronomy and astrophysics is the #153 most popular major in Illinois.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctor's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Illinois to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois

The following schools top our list of the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctor's Degree Colleges.

Top Illinois Schools for a Doctorate in Astronomy & Astrophysics

#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

Our 2023 rankings named Northwestern University the best school in Illinois for astronomy and astrophysics students working on their doctor’s degree. Northwestern is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Evanston.

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#2

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Chicago. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. UIUC is a very large public school located in the city of Champaign.

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Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 13
Ohio 12
Indiana 6
Wisconsin 4

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

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 5,005
Physics 3,727
Geological & Earth Sciences 2,491
Materials Sciences 448
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 342

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 3 schools 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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