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

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 2 schools in Texas 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 6 master's degrees in astronomy and astrophysics during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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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.

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study Astronomy & Astrophysics in Texas

The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in astronomy and astrophysics.

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

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

3 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In TX

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Texas A&M University - College Station is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in astronomy and astrophysics. Texas A&M College Station is a fairly large public university located in the city of College Station. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in astronomy and astrophysics in Texas. More information about a master’s in astronomy and astrophysics from Texas A&M University - College Station

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The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

3 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In TX

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

The University of Texas at Austin is a popular decision for students interested in a master's degree in astronomy and astrophysics. UT Austin is a fairly large public university located in the city of Austin. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in astronomy and astrophysics in Texas. More information about a master’s in astronomy and astrophysics from The University of Texas at Austin

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	173	14
New Mexico	104	3

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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.

Astronomy Concentrations

Major	Annual Graduates
Astronomy	6

Most Popular Majors Related to Astronomy

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Geological & Earth Sciences	205
Physics	161
Chemistry	121
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology	9

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.