by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Maryland to review for the 2025 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Maryland ranking.
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Maryland ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the astronomy degree levels they offer.
University of Maryland - College Park is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in astronomy & astrophysics. UMCP is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of College Park.More information about a degree in astronomy & astrophysics from University of Maryland - College Park
Explore all the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 334 | 102 |
| New York | 333 | 77 |
| New Jersey | 273 | 52 |
| District of Columbia | 188 | 3 |
| Delaware | 175 | 0 |
One of 8 majors within the Physical Sciences area of study, Astronomy & Astrophysics has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astronomy | 27 |
| Other Astronomy & Astrophysics | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 347 |
| Physics | 316 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 115 |
| Other Physical Science | 93 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 22 |
| General Physical Sciences | 16 |
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