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2025 Best Planetary Astronomy & Science Schools

1 College in the United States
79 Planetary Astronomy and Science Degrees Awarded
If you're seeking a degree in planetary astronomy & science, you will have fewer peers than average since the major degree program is the #1082 one in the country in terms of popularity.While this may limit the number of schools that offer the degree program, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

There was only one school in the United States to review for the 2025 Best Planetary Astronomy & Science Schools ranking.

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Planetary Astronomy & Science Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Planetary Astronomy and Science
Master's Degrees in Planetary Astronomy and Science
Doctor's Degrees in Planetary Astronomy and Science

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Planetary Astronomy & Science Schools 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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Best Schools for Planetary Astronomy & Science in the United States

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the planetary astronomy and science degree levels they offer.

Top Schools in Planetary Astronomy and Science

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
20.0% Growth in Graduates

University of Arizona is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in planetary astronomy & science. University of Arizona is a fairly large public university located in the city of Tucson.More information about a degree in planetary astronomy & science from University of Arizona

Planetary Astronomy & Science by Region

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New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Other U.S. Territories
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Planetary Astronomy & Science is one of 3 different types of Astronomy & Astrophysics programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Astronomy 765
Astrophysics 436
Other Astronomy & Astrophysics 116

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