2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Astronomy in Illinois

Astronomy isn't the most popular master's program in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #451 in popularity out of 1095 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

College Factual looked at 3 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Astronomy in Illinois ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 5 master's degrees in astronomy to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Astronomy School for Your Master's Degree

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

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality astronomy program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. 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 is not our only ranking, nor the only degree level we have ranked. In addition to this ranking, you may want to take at the rankings for different degree levels as called out above. You can also narrow your search by location by filtering for a certain area of the country. Plus, you can view our other rankings for astronomy.

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study Astronomy in Illinois

The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in astronomy.

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

1

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

3 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In IL

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Northwestern University is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in astronomy. Northwestern is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Evanston. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in astronomy in Illinois.

There were roughly 3 astronomy individuals who graduated with this degree at Northwestern in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in astronomy from Northwestern University

2

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

2 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In IL

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in astronomy. Located in the small city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in astronomy in Illinois.

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

More information about a master’s in astronomy from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

3

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

University of Chicago is a popular option for individuals interested in a master's degree in astronomy. Located in the city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. More information about a master’s in astronomy from University of Chicago

Best Astronomy Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular Astronomy Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Michigan	470	7
Ohio	466	4
Indiana	352	5
Wisconsin	302	3

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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 Majors Related to Astronomical Sciences

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Other Astronomy & Astrophysics	2

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.