2024 Best Astronomy Schools
38
Colleges in the United States
765
Astronomical Sciences Degrees Awarded
A degree in
astronomy is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #479 out of 1506 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.
In 2024, College Factual analyzed 38 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Astronomy Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 765 degrees in astronomy to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Astronomy School
Your choice of astronomy school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Astronomy School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
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Best Schools for Astronomy in the United States
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the astronomical sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.
10 Top Schools in Astronomical Sciences
University of Chicago is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in astronomy. UChicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Chicago. A Best Colleges rank of #2 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UChicago is a great university overall.
There were roughly 30 astronomy students who graduated with this degree at UChicago in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in astronomy from University of ChicagoDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In IL
It is difficult to beat Northwestern University if you want to pursue a degree in astronomy. Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #5 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Northwestern is a great university overall.
There were roughly 2 astronomy students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in astronomy from Northwestern UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In TX
39
Astronomical Sciences Degrees Awarded
The University of Texas at Austin is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in astronomy. UT Austin is a very large public university located in the city of Austin. A Best Colleges rank of #36 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UT Austin is a great university overall.
There were roughly 39 astronomy students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in astronomy from The University of Texas at AustinDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In IL
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in astronomy. UIUC is a very large public university located in the city of Champaign. A Best Colleges rank of #34 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UIUC is a great university overall.
There were roughly 22 astronomy students who graduated with this degree at UIUC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in astronomy from University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MA
UMass Amherst is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Amherst. This university ranks 11th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were roughly 20 astronomy students who graduated with this degree at UMass Amherst in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in astronomy from University of Massachusetts AmherstDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In AZ
35
Astronomical Sciences Degrees Awarded
University of Arizona is a fairly large public university located in the city of Tucson. This university ranks 3rd out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Arizona.
There were roughly 35 astronomy students who graduated with this degree at University of Arizona in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in astronomy from University of ArizonaDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MD
Located in the suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #42 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMCP is a great university overall.
There were approximately 27 astronomy students who graduated with this degree at UMCP in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in astronomy from University of Maryland - College ParkBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CO
58
Astronomical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the midsize city of Boulder, CU - Boulder is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 33 colleges for overall quality in the state of Colorado.
There were roughly 58 astronomy students who graduated with this degree at CU - Boulder in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in astronomy from University of Colorado BoulderDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In OH
40
Astronomical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.
There were roughly 40 astronomy students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in astronomy from Ohio State University - Main CampusUW - Madison is a very large public university located in the large city of Madison. A Best Colleges rank of #30 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UW - Madison is a great university overall.
There were approximately 15 astronomy students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent year we have data available.
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