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2024 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Maryland

1 College in Maryland
46 Astronomy Degrees Awarded
Astronomy & Astrophysics isn't the most popular major in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #219 in popularity out of 395 majors in the country. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

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

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Bachelor's Degrees in Astronomy
Master's Degrees in Astronomy
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Maryland ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Astronomy & Astrophysics in Maryland

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

Top Maryland Schools in Astronomy

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
45 Astronomy Degrees Awarded
15.6% Growth in Graduates

University of Maryland - College Park is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in astronomy & astrophysics. UMCP is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of College Park.More information about a degree in astronomy & astrophysics from University of Maryland - College Park

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 334 102
New York 333 77
New Jersey 273 52
District of Columbia 188 3
Delaware 175 0

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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 45
Other Astronomy & Astrophysics 1

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 339
Physics 288
Geological & Earth Sciences 109
Other Physical Science 107
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 22
General Physical Sciences 21

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