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2024 Best Physics and Astronomy Master's Degree Schools

1 College in the United States
9 Master's Degrees
Physics and Astronomymaster's programs are on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of popularity. In fact, the major degree program ranks #306 out of the 343 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.

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When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Physics and Astronomy Master's Degree Schools list to help you make the college decision.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Physics and Astronomy in the United States

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in physics and astronomy.

Top Schools for a Master's in Physics and Astronomy

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9 Annual Graduates

University of Kentucky is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in physics and astronomy. UK is a very large public university located in the city of Lexington.More information about a master’s in physics and astronomy from University of Kentucky

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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 9

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 2,246
Physics 1,949
Geological & Earth Sciences 1,663
Materials Sciences 270
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 213
Astronomy & Astrophysics 187
Other Physical Science 148
General Physical Sciences 75

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