by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Virginia to review for the 2024 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Virginia ranking.
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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 Virginia 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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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.
University of Virginia - Main Campus is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in astronomy & astrophysics. University of Virginia is a very large public university located in the small suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a degree in astronomy & astrophysics from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Explore all the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 287 | 21 |
| Florida | 282 | 64 |
| Tennessee | 269 | 2 |
| South Carolina | 248 | 5 |
| Arkansas | 234 | 2 |
One of 8 majors within the Physical Sciences area of study, Astronomy & Astrophysics has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astronomy | 26 |
| Planetary Astronomy & Science | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 691 |
| Physics | 353 |
| General Physical Sciences | 157 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 144 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 54 |
| Other Physical Science | 47 |
| Materials Sciences | 5 |
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