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2022 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics in Connecticut

2 Colleges in Connecticut
13 Bachelor's Degrees
Astronomy & Astrophysics isn't the most popular bachelor's program in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #179 in popularity out of 338 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in Connecticut to determine which ones were the most popular for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of astronomy and astrophysics. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 13 bachelor's degrees in astronomy and astrophysics during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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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.

Most Well Attended Schools for Astronomy Students Working on Their Bachelor's

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Yale University
New Haven, CT
9 Annual Bachelor's Degrees

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Yale University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in astronomy and astrophysics. Located in the city of New Haven, Yale is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. More information about a bachelor’s in astronomy and astrophysics from Yale University

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Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT
4 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Wesleyan University is a popular choice for students interested in a bachelor's degree in astronomy and astrophysics. Wesleyan U is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Middletown. More information about a bachelor’s in astronomy and astrophysics from Wesleyan University

Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Colleges in the New England Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 225 83
Rhode Island 156 2
New Hampshire 153 0
Maine 152 0
Vermont 148 3

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

Astronomy Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Astrophysics 9
Astronomy 4

Majors Similar to Astronomy

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 183
Physics 112
Geological & Earth Sciences 85
General Physical Sciences 17
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 7

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