by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in the Southwest Region to review for the 2025 Best Astrophysics Schools in the Southwest Region ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Astrophysics Schools in the Southwest Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the astrophysical sciences degree levels they offer.
Every student who is interested in astrophysics needs to take a look at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. University of Oklahoma is a fairly large public university located in the midsize suburb of Norman.More information about a degree in astrophysics from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Explore the best astrophysics schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 905 | 7 |
| Arizona | 670 | 6 |
| Oklahoma | 565 | 6 |
| New Mexico | 416 | 7 |
One of 3 majors within the Astronomy & Astrophysics area of study, Astrophysics has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astronomy | 98 |
| Planetary Astronomy & Science | 32 |
| Other Astronomy & Astrophysics | 5 |
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