2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Astrophysics in California

Astrophysics is about average in terms of popularity for master's degrees programs. That is, it ranks #629 out of the 1095 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

In 2022, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Astrophysics in California ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 4 master's degrees in astrophysics to qualified students.

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One Size Does Not Fit All

We have also developed a number of other rankings to help guide you in your decision-making process. To begin with, if this is not the degree level you are most interested in, you may want to check out one of the others noted above. If you would prefer to limit your search to a specific state or region of the county, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for astrophysics.

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study Astrophysics in California

Explore the most popular colleges and universities for astrophysics students seeking a a master's degree.

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

1

University of California - Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

4 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In CA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

University of California - Berkeley is a popular option for students interested in a master's degree in astrophysics. Located in the medium-sized city of Berkeley, UC Berkeley 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 California. More information about a master’s in astrophysics from University of California - Berkeley

2

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

California Institute of Technology is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in astrophysics. Located in the midsize city of Pasadena, Caltech is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population. More information about a master’s in astrophysics from California Institute of Technology

Best Astrophysics Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Astrophysics Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded

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Astrophysics Related Rankings by Major

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

Most Popular Majors Related to Astrophysical Sciences

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Astronomy	6
Other Astronomy & Astrophysics	4

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.