by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in the Southwest Region to review for the 2024 Best Physics and Astronomy Schools in the Southwest Region ranking.
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Physics and Astronomy Schools in the Southwest Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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If you want to learn more about how we derive our rankings, see College Factual's Methodology.
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 physics and astronomy degrees they offer, see the list below.
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 the best physics and astronomy schools for a specific state in the Southwest 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 |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 1,750 |
| Physics | 1,164 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 954 |
| General Physical Sciences | 817 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 164 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 160 |
| Materials Sciences | 45 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
