by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in New York to review for the 2025 Best Astrophysics Schools in New York 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 Astrophysics Schools in New York list to help you make the college decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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If you want to learn more about how we derive our rankings, see College Factual's Methodology.
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 astrophysical sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.
It is difficult to beat Columbia University in the City of New York if you want to pursue a degree in astrophysics. Located in the city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a degree in astrophysics from Columbia University in the City of New York
Explore all the Best Astrophysics Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 978 | 29 |
| New Jersey | 614 | 52 |
Astrophysics is one of 3 different types of Astronomy & Astrophysics programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astronomy | 59 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.