by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 130 degrees in astronomy & astrophysics to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
The astronomy school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Massachusetts. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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The schools below may not offer all types of astronomy degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Every student pursuing a degree in astronomy & astrophysics needs to look into University of Massachusetts Amherst. UMass Amherst is a fairly large public university located in the city of Amherst.More information about a degree in astronomy & astrophysics from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Boston University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in astronomy & astrophysics. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a degree in astronomy & astrophysics from Boston University
Explore all the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 241 | 9 |
| New Hampshire | 210 | 1 |
| Maine | 202 | 0 |
| Rhode Island | 200 | 0 |
| Vermont | 194 | 1 |
Astronomy & Astrophysics is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astronomy | 75 |
| Planetary Astronomy & Science | 27 |
| Astrophysics | 19 |
| Other Astronomy & Astrophysics | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 745 |
| Physics | 701 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 157 |
| General Physical Sciences | 13 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 11 |
| Materials Sciences | 6 |
| Other Physical Science | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.