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2024 Best Astronomy Schools in Virginia

1 College in Virginia
26 Astronomical Sciences Degrees Awarded
If you plan on majoring in astronomy, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #479 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

There was only one school in Virginia to review for the 2024 Best Astronomy Schools in Virginia ranking.

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Bachelor's Degrees in Astronomical Sciences
Master's Degrees in Astronomical Sciences
Doctor's Degrees in Astronomical Sciences

The astronomical sciences school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Astronomy Schools in Virginia. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Astronomy in Virginia

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the astronomical sciences degree levels they offer.

Top Virginia Schools in Astronomical Sciences

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

University of Virginia - Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in astronomy. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a degree in astronomy from University of Virginia - Main Campus

Best Astronomy Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 715 28
Georgia 690 13

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

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Planetary Astronomy & Science 1

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