by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the most popular for astronomy and astrophysics students pursuing a bachelor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 26 bachelor's degrees in astronomy and astrophysics during the 2019-2020 academic year.
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Your choice of school for getting your bachelor's degree in astronomy matters.
We created our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics in Pennsylvania 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. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.
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Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in astronomy and astrophysics.
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in astronomy and astrophysics needs to check out Lycoming College. Lycoming is a small private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Williamsport.
There were roughly 7 astronomy and astrophysics individuals who graduated with this degree at Lycoming in the most recent data year.
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Swarthmore College is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in astronomy and astrophysics. Swarthmore is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Swarthmore.
There were roughly 5 astronomy and astrophysics students who graduated with this degree at Swarthmore in the most recent year we have data available.
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Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in astronomy and astrophysics needs to check out Haverford College. Haverford is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Haverford.
There were roughly 4 astronomy and astrophysics individuals who graduated with this degree at Haverford in the most recent year we have data available.
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Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in astronomy and astrophysics needs to check out Franklin and Marshall College. Franklin and Marshall is a small private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Lancaster.
There were about 3 astronomy and astrophysics students who graduated with this degree at Franklin and Marshall in the most recent data year.
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Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in astronomy and astrophysics in Pennsylvania.
There were approximately 2 astronomy and astrophysics students who graduated with this degree at Carnegie Mellon in the most recent data year.
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Located in the large suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.
There were about 2 astronomy and astrophysics students who graduated with this degree at Villanova in the most recent year we have data available.
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Located in the small city of Bethlehem, Lehigh is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.
There were about 1 astronomy and astrophysics students who graduated with this degree at Lehigh in the most recent year we have data available.
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Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in astronomy and astrophysics in Pennsylvania.
There were roughly 1 astronomy and astrophysics students who graduated with this degree at Pitt in the most recent data year.
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Bryn Mawr is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Bryn Mawr.
There were roughly 1 astronomy and astrophysics individuals who graduated with this degree at Bryn Mawr in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a bachelor’s in astronomy and astrophysics from Bryn Mawr CollegeExplore all the Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 267 | 48 |
| Maryland | 197 | 20 |
| New Jersey | 189 | 19 |
| Delaware | 125 | 1 |
Astronomy & Astrophysics is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astrophysics | 16 |
| Astronomy | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 680 |
| Physics | 430 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 415 |
| Materials Sciences | 34 |
| General Physical Sciences | 27 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 24 |
| Other Physical Science | 6 |