by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Arizona to review for the 2025 Best Physics and Astronomy Schools in Arizona ranking.
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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Physics and Astronomy Schools in Arizona list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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The schools below may not offer all types of physics and astronomy degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
It is hard to beat Northern Arizona University if you wish to pursue a degree in physics and astronomy. Located in the small city of Flagstaff, NAU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a degree in physics and astronomy from Northern Arizona University
Explore all the Best Physics and Astronomy Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.
| 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.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics and Astronomy | 22 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physical Sciences | 595 |
| Physics | 279 |
| Chemistry | 226 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 158 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 82 |
| Materials Sciences | 20 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.