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2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Astrophysics

10 Colleges in the United States
44 Master's Degrees
When it comes to popularity, a master's degree in astrophysics sits in the middle of the road, ranking #629 out of 1095 majors in the country. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

College Factual looked at 10 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Astrophysics ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 44 master's degrees in astrophysics during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Astrophysics School for Your Master's Degree

Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Astrophysics The astrophysical 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 Astrophysics ranking is to help you make that choice.

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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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 astrophysics.

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

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

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Princeton University
Princeton, NJ
15 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NJ
#1 Best Quality In NJ

Princeton University is a popular option for students pursuing a master's degree in astrophysics. Princeton is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Princeton. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in astrophysics in New Jersey.

There were roughly 15 astrophysics individuals who graduated with this degree at Princeton in the most recent year we have data available.

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14 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CO
#1 Best Quality In CO

University of Colorado Boulder is a popular decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in astrophysics. CU - Boulder is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Boulder. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in astrophysics in Colorado.

There were roughly 14 astrophysics students who graduated with this degree at CU - Boulder in the most recent year we have data available.

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4 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
#1 Best Quality In CA

University of California - Berkeley is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in astrophysics. UC Berkeley is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Berkeley. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in astrophysics in California.

There were about 4 astrophysics individuals who graduated with this degree at UC Berkeley in the most recent year we have data available.

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3 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MN
#1 Best Quality In MN

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in astrophysics. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in astrophysics in Minnesota.

There were about 3 astrophysics individuals who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent data year.

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3 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NY
#1 Best Quality In NY

Rochester Institute of Technology is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in astrophysics. RIT is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Rochester. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in astrophysics in New York.

There were roughly 3 astrophysics students who graduated with this degree at RIT in the most recent year we have data available.

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2 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AZ
#1 Best Quality In AZ

ASU - Tempe is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Tempe. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in astrophysics in Arizona.

There were roughly 2 astrophysics students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Tempe in the most recent data year.

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
2 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MI
#1 Best Quality In MI

Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public 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 astrophysics in Michigan.

There were approximately 2 astrophysics students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State in the most recent year we have data available.

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1 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In IA
#1 Best Quality In IA

Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in astrophysics in Iowa.

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

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

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

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#2 Most Popular In CA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Caltech is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Pasadena. More information about a master’s in astrophysics from California Institute of Technology

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