2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics in Arizona

If you're seeking an Associate Degree in astronomy and astrophysics, you will have fewer peers than average since the major degree program is the #246 one in the country in terms of popularity.As such, your educational options may be more limited than if you were in a more popular field.

College Factual reviewed 10 schools in Arizona to determine which ones were the most popular for associate degree seekers in the field of astronomy and astrophysics.

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Choosing a Great Astronomy & Astrophysics School for Your Associate Degree

Your choice of school for getting your associate degree in astronomy matters. We created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics in Arizona ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality astronomy and astrophysics program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

One Size Does Not Fit All

This is not our only ranking, nor the only degree level we have ranked. In addition to this ranking, you may want to take at the rankings for different degree levels as called out above. You can also narrow your search by location by filtering for a certain area of the country. Plus, you can view our other rankings for astronomy and astrophysics.

Most Popular Schools for Associate Students to Study Astronomy & Astrophysics in Arizona

Learn about the most popular colleges and universities for astronomy and astrophysics students seeking a an associate degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

10 Most Well Attended Schools for Astronomy Students Working on Their Associate

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Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ

Every student who is interested in an associate degree in astronomy and astrophysics has to check out Phoenix College. Phoenix College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Phoenix. More information about a associate in astronomy and astrophysics from Phoenix College

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Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Glendale Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in astronomy and astrophysics. Glendale Community College is a large public college located in the large suburb of Glendale. More information about a associate in astronomy and astrophysics from Glendale Community College

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Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ

Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in astronomy and astrophysics has to check out Mesa Community College. Mesa Community College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Mesa. More information about a associate in astronomy and astrophysics from Mesa Community College

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Rio Salado College
Tempe, AZ

Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in astronomy and astrophysics has to look into Rio Salado College. Rio Salado College is a fairly large public college located in the midsize city of Tempe. More information about a associate in astronomy and astrophysics from Rio Salado College

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Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Chandler, AZ

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Chandler-Gilbert Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in astronomy and astrophysics. Located in the large city of Chandler, Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a public college with a large student population. More information about a associate in astronomy and astrophysics from Chandler-Gilbert Community College

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Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, AZ

Paradise Valley Community College is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting an associate degree in astronomy and astrophysics. Located in the city of Phoenix, Paradise Valley Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. More information about a associate in astronomy and astrophysics from Paradise Valley Community College

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South Mountain Community College
Phoenix, AZ

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at South Mountain Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in astronomy and astrophysics. Located in the large city of Phoenix, South Mountain Community College is a public college with a small student population. More information about a associate in astronomy and astrophysics from South Mountain Community College

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GateWay Community College
Phoenix, AZ

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at GateWay Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in astronomy and astrophysics. GateWay Community College is a small public college located in the city of Phoenix. More information about a associate in astronomy and astrophysics from GateWay Community College

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Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ

Scottsdale Community College is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting an associate degree in astronomy and astrophysics. Scottsdale Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of Scottsdale. More information about a associate in astronomy and astrophysics from Scottsdale Community College

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Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, AZ

Estrella Mountain Community College is a popular choice for individuals pursuing an associate degree in astronomy and astrophysics. Estrella Mountain Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the medium-sized suburb of Avondale. More information about a associate in astronomy and astrophysics from Estrella Mountain Community College

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Astronomy & Astrophysics students in Arizona that almost earned our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics in Arizona award.

Rank	College	Location

Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Texas	192	1

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Rankings in Majors Related to Astronomy

Astronomy & Astrophysics is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Astronomy

Related Major	Annual Graduates
General Physical Sciences	1,025
Physics	34
Chemistry	6

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.