2024 Best Astronomy Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
5
Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
176
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 5 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Astronomy Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 176 degrees in astronomy to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Astronomy School
The astronomical sciences program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Astronomy rankings. 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.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Astronomy Rankings by Degree Level
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Astronomy Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list to help you make the college decision.
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Best Schools for Astronomy in the Middle Atlantic Region
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.
Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools in Astronomical Sciences
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MD
45
Astronomical Sciences Degrees Awarded
University of Maryland - College Park is a great decision for students interested in a degree in astronomy. UMCP is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of College Park. A Best Colleges rank of #42 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMCP is a great university overall.
There were about 45 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 Park
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In NY
Cornell University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in astronomy. Cornell is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Ithaca. A Best Colleges rank of #22 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Cornell is a great university overall.
There were about 12 astronomy students who graduated with this degree at Cornell in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In NY
It's difficult to beat Stony Brook University if you want to pursue a degree in astronomy. Located in the large suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 18th out of 142 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.
There were approximately 12 astronomy students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Stony Brook in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In NY
It's hard to beat Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute if you want to pursue a degree in astronomy. RPI is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Troy. This school ranks 9th out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.
There were approximately 1 astronomy students who graduated with this degree at RPI in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In PA
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in astronomy. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #79 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Pitt is a great university overall.
There were roughly 1 astronomy students who graduated with this degree at Pitt in the most recent year we have data available.
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