Most Focused Astronomy And Astrophysics Schools in Florida

Astronomy And Astrophysics is available at many schools, yet a handful of schools devote much more of their degrees to the field than the rest. This ranking identifies the schools most focused on astronomy and astrophysics — those where the major represents the largest percentage of degrees awarded.

To build this ranking, College Factual compared the degree focus of the 3 schools in Florida offering astronomy and astrophysics.

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• Most Focused Astronomy And Astrophysics Schools in Florida

Most Focused Schools for Astronomy And Astrophysics in Florida

The colleges and universities below are the most focused on astronomy and astrophysics in Florida, ranked by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.

Most Focused Astronomy And Astrophysics Schools

1

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL

2% of Degrees in Astronomy And Astrophysics

27 Astronomy And Astrophysics Graduations

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

Leading the list of the most focused astronomy and astrophysics schools is Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach. Set in the city of Daytona Beach, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 2% of all degrees awarded are in astronomy and astrophysics, or about 27 graduates in the most recent year. See more about astronomy and astrophysics at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach

2

Florida Institute Of Technology
Melbourne, FL

1% of Degrees in Astronomy And Astrophysics

32 Astronomy And Astrophysics Graduations

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

Florida Institute Of Technology ranks #2 for astronomy and astrophysics by degree focus. Set in the city of Melbourne, Florida Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 1% of all degrees awarded are in astronomy and astrophysics, or about 32 graduates in the most recent year. See more about astronomy and astrophysics at Florida Institute Of Technology

3

University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

0.2% of Degrees in Astronomy And Astrophysics

29 Astronomy And Astrophysics Graduations

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

University Of Florida is one of the most focused astronomy and astrophysics schools, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a public university. At this school, roughly 0.2% of all degrees awarded are in astronomy and astrophysics, or about 29 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full astronomy and astrophysics report for University Of Florida

Notes and References

This list is compiled 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.