by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Virginia to review for the 2025 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia - Main Campus is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in astronomy & astrophysics. Located in the midsize suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a degree in astronomy & astrophysics from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Explore all the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 287 | 21 |
| Florida | 282 | 64 |
| Tennessee | 269 | 2 |
| South Carolina | 248 | 5 |
| Arkansas | 234 | 2 |
One of 8 majors within the Physical Sciences area of study, Astronomy & Astrophysics has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astronomy | 32 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 657 |
| Physics | 419 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 145 |
| General Physical Sciences | 132 |
| Other Physical Science | 53 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 34 |
| Materials Sciences | 7 |
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