2022 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Astronomy in Massachusetts

Astronomy is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #384 most popular bachelor's degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

In 2022, College Factual analyzed 9 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Astronomy in Massachusetts ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in astronomy to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Astronomy School for Your Bachelor's Degree

Your choice of school for getting your bachelor's degree in astronomical sciences matters. We created our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Astronomy in Massachusetts ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for astronomy, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

More Ways to Rank Astronomy Schools

This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for astronomy.

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Most Popular Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study Astronomy in Massachusetts

Learn about the most popular colleges and universities for astronomy students seeking a a bachelor's degree.

Most Well Attended Schools for Astronomical Sciences Students Working on Their Bachelor's

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University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA

17 Annual Bachelor's Degrees

#3 Best Quality In MA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

University of Massachusetts Amherst is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in astronomy. Located in the large suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in astronomy in Massachusetts.

There were roughly 17 astronomy students who graduated with this degree at UMass Amherst in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in astronomy from University of Massachusetts Amherst

2

Boston University
Boston, MA

12 Annual Bachelor's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In MA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Boston University is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in astronomy. Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in astronomy in Massachusetts.

There were about 12 astronomy individuals who graduated with this degree at Boston U in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in astronomy from Boston University

3

Smith College
Northampton, MA

7 Annual Bachelor's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In MA

Smith College is a popular option for students interested in a bachelor's degree in astronomy. Smith is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Northampton. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in astronomy in Massachusetts.

There were about 7 astronomy students who graduated with this degree at Smith in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in astronomy from Smith College

4

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

2 Annual Bachelor's Degrees

#4 Best Quality In MA

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Williams College if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in astronomy. Located in the fringe town of Williamstown, Williams is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for bachelor's degrees in astronomy in Massachusetts.

There were roughly 2 astronomy students who graduated with this degree at Williams in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in astronomy from Williams College

4

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

2 Annual Bachelor's Degrees

Mount Holyoke College is a popular decision for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in astronomy. Mt. Holyoke is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of South Hadley.

There were approximately 2 astronomy individuals who graduated with this degree at Mt. Holyoke in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in astronomy from Mount Holyoke College

6

Wheaton College Massachusetts
Norton, MA

Located in the suburb of Norton, Wheaton College Massachusetts is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. More information about a bachelor’s in astronomy from Wheaton College Massachusetts

6

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Located in the large suburb of Amherst, Hampshire is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population. More information about a bachelor’s in astronomy from Hampshire College

6

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Located in the large suburb of Wellesley, Wellesley is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. More information about a bachelor’s in astronomy from Wellesley College

6

Stonehill College
Easton, MA

Located in the large suburb of Easton, Stonehill is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. More information about a bachelor’s in astronomy from Stonehill College

Best Astronomy Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Most Popular Astronomy Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Connecticut	329	3
Rhode Island	298	2
Vermont	274	3
New Hampshire	267	0

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Astronomy Related Rankings by Major

Astronomy is one of 3 different types of Astronomy & Astrophysics programs to choose from.

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Planetary Astronomy & Science	9
Other Astronomy & Astrophysics	9
Astrophysics	7

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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). More about our data sources and methodologies.