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2023 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Massachusetts

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Finding the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics School for You

With 37 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, astronomy and astrophysics is the #147 most popular major in Massachusetts.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in Massachusetts to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Massachusetts

Check out the astronomy programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Massachusetts Schools in Astronomy & Astrophysics

#1

Boston University

Boston, MA

Our analysis found Boston University to be the best school for astronomy and astrophysics students who want to pursue a degree in Massachusetts. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Massachusetts Amherst. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Colleges in the New England Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 1
Rhode Island 0

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

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).

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