2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Astrophysics in the Plains States Region

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.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Astrophysics in the Plains States Region 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 the Plains States Region

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 Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

3 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In MN

#1 Best Quality In MN

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a popular decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in astrophysics. UMN Twin Cities is a fairly large public university located in the city of Minneapolis. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in astrophysics in Minnesota. More information about a master’s in astrophysics from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

2

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

1 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In IA

#1 Best Quality In IA

Any student who is interested in a master's degree in astrophysics needs to take a look at Iowa State University. Iowa State is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Ames. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in astrophysics in Iowa. More information about a master’s in astrophysics from Iowa State University

Best Astrophysics Colleges by State

Explore the most popular astrophysics colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Minnesota	345	1
Iowa	287	0

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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	2

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.