2022 Most Popular Doctor's Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics in Texas

If you plan on getting your doctor's degree in astronomy and astrophysics, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #95 in the country in terms of popularity. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual looked at 3 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Doctor's Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics in Texas ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 4 doctor's degrees in astronomy and astrophysics to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Astronomy & Astrophysics School for Your Doctor's Degree

Your choice of school for getting your doctor's degree in astronomy matters. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Doctor's Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics in Texas ranking is to help you make that choice.

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.

More Ways to Rank Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools

We have also developed a number of other rankings to help guide you in your decision-making process. To begin with, if this is not the degree level you are most interested in, you may want to check out one of the others noted above. If you would prefer to limit your search to a specific state or region of the county, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for astronomy and astrophysics.

Most Popular Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Astronomy & Astrophysics in Texas

Explore the most popular colleges and universities for astronomy and astrophysics students seeking a a doctor's degree.

Most Well Attended Schools for Astronomy Students Working on Their Doctorate

1

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

2 Annual Doctor's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In TX

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at The University of Texas at Austin if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in astronomy and astrophysics. Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for doctor's degrees in astronomy and astrophysics in Texas.

There were roughly 2 astronomy and astrophysics students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent data year.

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2

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

1 Annual Doctor's Degrees

#3 Best Quality In TX

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in astronomy and astrophysics has to look into Texas Christian University. Located in the city of Fort Worth, TCU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for doctor's degrees in astronomy and astrophysics in Texas.

There were about 1 astronomy and astrophysics individuals who graduated with this degree at TCU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a doctorate in astronomy and astrophysics from Texas Christian University

2

Texas A&M University - College Station
College Station, TX

1 Annual Doctor's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In TX

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Texas A&M University - College Station if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in astronomy and astrophysics. Located in the medium-sized city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for doctor's degrees in astronomy and astrophysics in Texas.

There were roughly 1 astronomy and astrophysics individuals who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent data year.

More information about a doctorate in astronomy and astrophysics from Texas A&M University - College Station

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
Arizona	117	16
New Mexico	54	3

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Astronomy & Astrophysics Related Rankings by Major

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

Astronomy Focus Areas

Major	Annual Graduates
Astronomy	3
Astrophysics	1

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Chemistry	189
Physics	113
Geological & Earth Sciences	91
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology	7

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.