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

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

In 2020-2021, 13 degrees and certificates were awarded to astronomy and astrophysics students who went to a Michigan college or university. This makes it the #160 most popular major in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

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 Michigan ranking. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in Michigan to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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

The colleges and universities below are the best for astronomy majors pursuing a doctor's degree.

Top Michigan Schools for a Doctorate in Astronomy & Astrophysics

#1

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Our 2023 rankings named Michigan State University the best school in Michigan for astronomy and astrophysics students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Full Astronomy & Astrophysics at Michigan State University Report

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is a great place for astronomy and astrophysics students working on their doctor’s degree. U-M is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Ann Arbor.

Full Astronomy & Astrophysics at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Report

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
Illinois 27
Ohio 12
Indiana 6
Wisconsin 4

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

Majors Similar to Astronomy

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 2 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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