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2023 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Master's Degree Schools in New York

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

In 2020-2021, 33 degrees and certificates were awarded to astronomy and astrophysics students who went to a New York college or university. This makes it the #174 most popular major in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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 Astronomy & Astrophysics Master's Degree Schools in New York ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 3 schools in New York to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs 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 Master’s Degree Schools in New York

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

Top New York Schools for a Master's in Astronomy & Astrophysics

Our 2023 rankings named Rochester Institute of Technology the best school in New York for astronomy and astrophysics students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Rochester, RIT is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

Read full report on Astronomy & Astrophysics at Rochester Institute of Technology

#2

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Cornell University is a great place for astronomy and astrophysics students working on their master’s degree. Located in the small city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

Read full report on Astronomy & Astrophysics at Cornell University

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a great place for astronomy and astrophysics students working on their master’s degree. RPI is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Troy.

Full Astronomy & Astrophysics at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Report

Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 16
Maryland 15
New Jersey 31

Astronomy & Astrophysics is one of 8 different types of programs to choose from.

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 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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