2024 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctor's Degree Schools in New York

Astronomy & Astrophysics is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #95 most popular doctor's degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

There was only one school in New York to review for the 2024 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctor's Degree Schools in New York ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Doctor's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..

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More Ways to Rank Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctor's Degree Schools in New York list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Astronomy & Astrophysics in New York

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for astronomy & astrophysics students seeking a a doctor's degree.

Top New York Schools for a Doctorate in Astronomy

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Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

5 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Rochester Institute of Technology if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in astronomy & astrophysics. RIT is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Rochester.More information about a doctorate in astronomy & astrophysics from Rochester Institute of Technology

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Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

6 Annual Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in astronomy & astrophysics has to take a look at Cornell University. Cornell is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Ithaca.More information about a doctorate in astronomy & astrophysics from Cornell University

Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania	176	3
Maryland	119	7
New Jersey	115	10

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Astronomy & Astrophysics Related Rankings by Major

One of 8 majors within the Physical Sciences area of study, Astronomy & Astrophysics has other similar majors worth exploring.

Astronomy Focus Areas

Major	Annual Graduates
Astronomy	11
Astrophysics	5

Majors Similar to Astronomy

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Chemistry	170
Physics	136
Geological & Earth Sciences	50
General Physical Sciences	13
Materials Sciences	9
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology	5
Other Physical Science	3

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.