by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in the Southwest Region to review for the 2025 Best Physics and Astronomy Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Bachelor's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in physics and astronomy.
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in physics and astronomy has to take a look at Northern Arizona University. NAU is a very large public university located in the small city of Flagstaff.More information about a bachelor’s in physics and astronomy from Northern Arizona University
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|
Physics and Astronomy is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics and Astronomy | 14 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 1,034 |
| Physics | 612 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 463 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 105 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 94 |
| General Physical Sciences | 53 |
| Materials Sciences | 11 |