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2023 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Arizona

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Finding the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics School for You

In 2020-2021, 31 degrees and certificates were awarded to astronomy and astrophysics students who went to a Arizona college or university. This makes it the #103 most popular major in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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 Schools in Arizona ranking. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in Arizona to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Arizona

The colleges and universities below are the best for astronomy majors pursuing a .

Top Arizona Schools in Astronomy & Astrophysics

#1

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

Our analysis found University of Arizona to be the best school for astronomy and astrophysics students who want to pursue a degree in Arizona. University of Arizona is a very large public school located in the large city of Tucson.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Arizona State University - Tempe is a great place for astronomy and astrophysics students. Located in the city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Texas 11
New Mexico 5

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 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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