2023 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Illinois
Finding the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics 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 Schools in Illinois ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in Illinois to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Illinois
The following schools top our list of the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Colleges.
Top Illinois Schools in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Our 2023 rankings named Northwestern University the best school in Illinois for astronomy and astrophysics students. Northwestern is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Evanston.
Full Astronomy & Astrophysics at Northwestern University Report
Out of the 3 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Chicago landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Read full report on Astronomy & Astrophysics at University of Chicago
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 Schools in Illinois list. UIUC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Champaign.
Full Astronomy & Astrophysics at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 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 |
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Michigan | 13 |
Ohio | 12 |
Indiana | 6 |
Wisconsin | 4 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Astronomy
One of 8 majors within the area of study, astronomy and astrophysics has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Astronomy
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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