2024 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Arizona

Astronomy & Astrophysics is about average in terms of popularity for bachelor's degrees programs. That is, it ranks #168 out of the 363 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Arizona ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

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Average Early-Career Salaries

Average early-career salary of those graduating with their bachelor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your bachelor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to astronomy & astrophysics students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other astronomy & astrophysics students want to attend this school to pursue a bachelor's degree.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Student Debt - How easy is it for astronomy & astrophysics to pay back their student loans after receiving their bachelor's degree.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized astronomy & astrophysics related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for astronomy & astrophysics students working on their bachelor's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Arizona list, to help you choose the best school for you.

To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.

Best Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study Astronomy & Astrophysics in Arizona

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in astronomy & astrophysics.

Top Arizona Schools for a Bachelor's in Astronomy

1

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

19 Annual Graduates

$25,406 Median Student Debt

University of Arizona is a great choice for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in astronomy & astrophysics. University of Arizona is a fairly large public university located in the city of Tucson.More information about a bachelor’s in astronomy & astrophysics from University of Arizona

2

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott
Prescott, AZ

$27,000 Median Student Debt

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott is a good decision for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in astronomy & astrophysics. Embry-Riddle Prescott is a small private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Prescott.More information about a bachelor’s in astronomy & astrophysics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott

Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Texas	245	34
Oklahoma	190	7
New Mexico	133	7

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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	23
Planetary Astronomy & Science	1

Most Popular Majors Related to Astronomy

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Chemistry	194
Physics	129
General Physical Sciences	58
Geological & Earth Sciences	58
Materials Sciences	20
Other Physical Science	14
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology	6

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.