2024 Best Astronomy Master's Degree Schools in Illinois

When it comes to popularity, a master's degree in astronomy sits in the middle of the road, ranking #518 out of 1172 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

There was only one school in Illinois to review for the 2024 Best Astronomy Master's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Master's Degree Schools in the United States 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 Astronomy Master's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Astronomy in Illinois

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in astronomy.

Top Illinois Schools for a Master's in Astronomical Sciences

1

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

8 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Northwestern University if you want to pursue a master's degree in astronomy. Northwestern is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Evanston.More information about a master’s in astronomy from Northwestern University

2

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

3 Annual Graduates

University of Chicago is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in astronomy. Located in the city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in astronomy from University of Chicago

Best Astronomy Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Astronomy Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Ohio	494	9
Michigan	476	3
Indiana	375	5
Wisconsin	317	0

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Astronomy Related Rankings by Major

Astronomy is one of 3 different types of Astronomy & Astrophysics programs to choose from.

Most Popular Majors Related to Astronomical Sciences

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Other Astronomy & Astrophysics	1

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.