2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics
43
Colleges in the United States
195
Master's Degrees
Astronomy & Astrophysicsmaster's programs are on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of popularity. In fact, the major degree program ranks #199 out of the 326 majors we look at each year. While this may limit the number of schools that offer the degree program, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
College Factual reviewed 43 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the most popular for master's degree seekers in the field of astronomy and astrophysics. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 195 master's degrees in astronomy and astrophysics during the 2019-2020 academic year.
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Choosing a Great Astronomy & Astrophysics School for Your Master's Degree
The astronomy master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future.
As an aid in helping you pick the right school for you, we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics ranking.
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 ranking is just one of the many we have created.
First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above.
Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location.
Plus, you can view our other rankings for astronomy and astrophysics.