Most Focused Astronomy And Astrophysics Schools in the Southwest Region
Astronomy And Astrophysics is offered at a wide range of schools across the country, but only at some does it account for a large share of the degrees the school grants. The schools below are the most focused on astronomy and astrophysics in the Southwest Region, measured by the share of their degrees in the field.
For its ranking, College Factual looked at what share of degrees each of the 12 schools in the Southwest Region that offer astronomy and astrophysics awards in the field.
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Most Focused Schools for Astronomy And Astrophysics in the Southwest Region
The colleges and universities below are the most focused on astronomy and astrophysics in the Southwest Region, ranked by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.
Top 12 Most Focused Astronomy And Astrophysics Schools
Leading the list of the most focused astronomy and astrophysics schools is Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Prescott. Astronomy And Astrophysics accounts for around 0.9% of the degrees granted here, or about 6 graduates in the most recent year.
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University Of Arizona came in at #2 on our list of the most focused astronomy and astrophysics schools. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a public university. Astronomy And Astrophysics accounts for around 0.4% of the degrees granted here, or about 44 graduates in the most recent year.
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The University Of Texas At Austin is one of the most focused astronomy and astrophysics schools, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public university. At this school, roughly 0.2% of all degrees awarded are in astronomy and astrophysics, or about 43 graduates in the most recent year.
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A rank of #4 makes New Mexico State University Main Campus one of the most focused schools for astronomy and astrophysics. Set in the suburb of Las Cruces, New Mexico State University Main Campus is a public institution. At this school, roughly 0.2% of all degrees awarded are in astronomy and astrophysics, or about 7 graduates in the most recent year.
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Arizona State University Skysong came in at #5 on our list of the most focused astronomy and astrophysics schools. Located in the city of Scottsdale, Arizona State University Skysong is a public university. At this school, roughly 0.2% of all degrees awarded are in astronomy and astrophysics, or about 26 graduates in the most recent year.
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Texas Christian University landed the #6 spot among the most focused astronomy and astrophysics schools. Set in the city of Fort Worth, Texas Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 0.2% of the degrees Texas Christian University awards are in astronomy and astrophysics, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year.
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Baylor University landed the #7 spot among the most focused astronomy and astrophysics schools. Set in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a private not-for-profit institution. Astronomy And Astrophysics accounts for around 0.1% of the degrees granted here, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year.
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Northern Arizona University ranked #8 on our list of the most focused astronomy and astrophysics schools. Located in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a public university. At this school, roughly 0.1% of all degrees awarded are in astronomy and astrophysics, or about 10 graduates in the most recent year.
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University Of New Mexico Main Campus landed the #9 spot among the most focused astronomy and astrophysics schools. Set in the city of Albuquerque, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a public institution. At this school, roughly 0.1% of all degrees awarded are in astronomy and astrophysics, or about 6 graduates in the most recent year.
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University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus ranked #10 on our list of the most focused astronomy and astrophysics schools. Set in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a public institution. At this school, roughly 0.1% of all degrees awarded are in astronomy and astrophysics, or about 6 graduates in the most recent year.
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Texas A And M University College Station ranked #11 on our list of the most focused astronomy and astrophysics schools. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Astronomy And Astrophysics accounts for around 0.0% of the degrees granted here, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year.
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Arizona State University placed #12 for astronomy and astrophysics by degree focus. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a public university. Astronomy And Astrophysics accounts for around 0.0% of the degrees granted here, or about 6 graduates in the most recent year.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual. Schools are ranked by degree focus — the share of the school’s total degree completions that are in the program, drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
- 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 our data about colleges.
More about our data sources and methodologies.