by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in the Southwest Region to review for the 2025 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Master's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..
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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 Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list to help you make the college decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for astronomy & astrophysics students seeking a a master's degree.
University of Arizona is a good option for students pursuing a master's degree in astronomy & astrophysics. University of Arizona is a very large public university located in the large city of Tucson.More information about a master’s in astronomy & astrophysics from University of Arizona
Explore the best astronomy & astrophysics schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 235 | 7 |
| Arizona | 180 | 11 |
| New Mexico | 114 | 2 |
Astronomy & Astrophysics is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astronomy | 19 |
| Planetary Astronomy & Science | 7 |
| Astrophysics | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 292 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 230 |
| Chemistry | 172 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 44 |
| Materials Sciences | 16 |