by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in the Far Western US Region to review for the 2025 Best Astronomy Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.
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When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Astronomy Schools in the Far Western US Region list to help you make the college decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the astronomical sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in astronomy. Located in the city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a degree in astronomy from University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Explore the best astronomy schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 999 | 50 |
| Washington | 831 | 53 |
| Nevada | 354 | 3 |
| Hawaii | 267 | 16 |
One of 3 majors within the Astronomy & Astrophysics area of study, Astronomy has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astrophysics | 172 |
| Planetary Astronomy & Science | 12 |
| Other Astronomy & Astrophysics | 6 |
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