by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Florida ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 96 degrees in astronomy & astrophysics annually.
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When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Florida list to help you make the college decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the astronomy degree levels they offer.
University of Florida is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in astronomy & astrophysics. UF is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville.More information about a degree in astronomy & astrophysics from University of Florida
It's difficult to beat Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach if you wish to pursue a degree in astronomy & astrophysics. Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach is a large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Daytona Beach.More information about a degree in astronomy & astrophysics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Explore all the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 287 | 21 |
| Virginia | 274 | 27 |
| Tennessee | 269 | 2 |
| South Carolina | 248 | 5 |
| Arkansas | 234 | 2 |
Astronomy & Astrophysics is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Astronomy & Astrophysics | 58 |
| Astronomy | 35 |
| Planetary Astronomy & Science | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 794 |
| Physics | 422 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 251 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 72 |
| Materials Sciences | 6 |
| Other Physical Science | 5 |
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