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2022 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Astrophysics in the New England Region

7 Colleges in the New England Region
16 Bachelor's Degrees
When it comes to popularity, a bachelor's degree in astrophysics sits in the middle of the road, ranking #493 out of 1137 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.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the most popular for astrophysics students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in astrophysics to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Astrophysics School for Your Bachelor's Degree

Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Astrophysics in the New England Region Your choice of school for getting your bachelor's degree in astrophysical sciences matters. We created our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Astrophysics in the New England Region 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 astrophysics 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.

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Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in astrophysics.

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

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Yale University
New Haven, CT
9 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CT

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Yale University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in astrophysics. Located in the medium-sized city of New Haven, Yale is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.

There were approximately 9 astrophysics students who graduated with this degree at Yale in the most recent year we have data available.

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Williams College
Williamstown, MA
4 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MA
#2 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 astrophysics. Located in the fringe town of Williamstown, Williams is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in astrophysics in Massachusetts.

There were roughly 4 astrophysics students who graduated with this degree at Williams in the most recent data year.

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Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA
2 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In MA
#1 Best Quality In MA

Wellesley College is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in astrophysics. Located in the suburb of Wellesley, Wellesley is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in astrophysics in Massachusetts.

There were about 2 astrophysics individuals who graduated with this degree at Wellesley in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in astrophysics from Wellesley College

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Tufts University
Medford, MA
1 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In MA

Tufts University is a popular option for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in astrophysics. Tufts is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Medford.

There were about 1 astrophysics individuals who graduated with this degree at Tufts in the most recent data year.

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
#4 Most Popular In MA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Harvard is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Cambridge. More information about a bachelor’s in astrophysics from Harvard University

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Bennington College
Bennington, VT
#1 Most Popular In VT

Bennington is a small private not-for-profit college located in the town of Bennington. More information about a bachelor’s in astrophysics from Bennington College

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Colby College
Waterville, ME
#1 Most Popular In ME

Located in the town of Waterville, Colby is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. More information about a bachelor’s in astrophysics from Colby College

Best Astrophysics Colleges by State

Explore the most popular astrophysics colleges for a specific state in the New England Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 540 13
Connecticut 329 5
Vermont 274 0
Maine 262 0

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

Related Major Annual Graduates
Astronomy 45
Planetary Astronomy & Science 9
Other Astronomy & Astrophysics 9

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