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2025 Best Physics and Astronomy Schools in Kentucky

1 College in Kentucky
33 Physics and Astronomy Degrees Awarded
Physics and Astronomy degree programs are on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of popularity. In fact, the major ranks #356 out of the 395 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.

There was only one school in Kentucky to review for the 2025 Best Physics and Astronomy Schools in Kentucky ranking.

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Physics and Astronomy Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Physics and Astronomy
Master's Degrees in Physics and Astronomy
Doctor's Degrees in Physics and Astronomy

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Best Schools for Physics and Astronomy in Kentucky

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the physics and astronomy degree levels they offer.

Top Kentucky Schools in Physics and Astronomy

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
33 Physics and Astronomy Degrees Awarded

Any student who is interested in physics and astronomy needs to take a look at University of Kentucky. UK is a fairly large public university located in the city of Lexington.More information about a degree in physics and astronomy from University of Kentucky

Best Physics and Astronomy Colleges in the Southeast Region

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State Colleges Degrees Awarded

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One of 8 majors within the Physical Sciences area of study, Physics and Astronomy has other similar majors worth exploring.

Physics and Astronomy Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Physics and Astronomy 33

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 294
Physics 68
Geological & Earth Sciences 56
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 7
General Physical Sciences 2
Materials Sciences 1

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