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

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 Massachusetts ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 12 master's degrees in astronomy to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Astronomy School for Your Master's Degree

The astronomical sciences master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Astronomy in Massachusetts ranking is to help you make that choice.

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. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for astronomy.

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

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

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Boston University
Boston, MA

12 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In MA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in astronomy needs to take a look at Boston University. Located in the large city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in astronomy in Massachusetts.

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

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

2

University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, 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 master's degree in astronomy. UMass Amherst is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Amherst. More information about a master’s in astronomy from University of Massachusetts Amherst

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Harvard University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in astronomy. Located in the midsize city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. More information about a master’s in astronomy from Harvard University

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	293	17

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Rankings in Majors Related to Astronomical Sciences

One of 3 majors within the Astronomy & Astrophysics area of study, Astronomy has other similar majors worth exploring.

Most Popular Majors Related to Astronomical Sciences

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Other Astronomy & Astrophysics	9
Planetary Astronomy & Science	5

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.