by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Illinois to review for the 2025 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Illinois ranking.
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Illinois ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that 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 Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in astronomy & astrophysics. Located in the city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a degree in astronomy & astrophysics from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Explore all the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
One of 8 majors within the Physical Sciences area of study, Astronomy & Astrophysics has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astronomy | 54 |
| Other Astronomy & Astrophysics | 6 |
| Astrophysics | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 882 |
| Physics | 469 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 177 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 40 |
| General Physical Sciences | 23 |
| Other Physical Science | 4 |
| Materials Sciences | 1 |
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