2024 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts

Astronomy & Astrophysicsmaster's programs are on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of popularity. In fact, the major degree program ranks #213 out of the 343 majors we look at each year. As such, your educational options may be more limited than if you were in a more popular field.

There was only one school in Massachusetts to review for the 2024 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Master's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..

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More Ways to Rank Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools

The astronomy school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Astronomy & Astrophysics in Massachusetts

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in astronomy & astrophysics.

Top Massachusetts Schools for a Master's in Astronomy

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University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA

3 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat University of Massachusetts Amherst if you wish to pursue a master's degree in astronomy & astrophysics. Located in the suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in astronomy & astrophysics from University of Massachusetts Amherst

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Boston University
Boston, MA

1 Annual Graduates

Boston University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in astronomy & astrophysics. Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston.More information about a master’s in astronomy & astrophysics from Boston University

Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Connecticut	153	1

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Astronomy & Astrophysics Related Rankings by Major

One of 8 majors within the Physical Sciences area of study, Astronomy & Astrophysics has other similar majors worth exploring.

Astronomy Focus Areas

Major	Annual Graduates
Planetary Astronomy & Science	5
Other Astronomy & Astrophysics	5
Astronomy	4

Majors Similar to Astronomy

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Physics	98
Chemistry	84
Geological & Earth Sciences	16

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.