by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Iowa to review for the 2024 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Iowa ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
The astronomy school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Iowa. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.
The schools below may not offer all types of astronomy degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
It's difficult to beat University of Iowa if you wish to pursue a degree in astronomy & astrophysics. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a degree in astronomy & astrophysics from University of Iowa
Explore all the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
Astronomy & Astrophysics is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astronomy | 10 |
| Astrophysics | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 203 |
| Physics | 141 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 54 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 17 |
| General Physical Sciences | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
