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2024 Best Astronomy Schools in the Plains States Region

1 College in the Plains States Region
20 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 the Plains States Region to review for the 2024 Best Astronomy Schools in the Plains States Region ranking.

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

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Astronomy Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Astronomy in the Plains States Region

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 Plains States Region Schools in Astronomical Sciences

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
20.0% Growth in Graduates

University of Iowa is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in astronomy. Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a degree in astronomy from University of Iowa

Best Astronomy Colleges by State

Explore the best astronomy schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Iowa 648 10
Kansas 599 10

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

Related Major Annual Graduates
Astrophysics 24

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