by our College Data Analytics TeamAstronomy And Astrophysics is a popular field of study at colleges across the country. This ranking identifies the schools that graduate the most astronomy and astrophysics students each year.
For its ranking, College Factual looked at how many students completed a degree in astronomy and astrophysics at each of the 18 schools in the Southwest Region that offer the program.
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The colleges and universities below are the most popular for astronomy and astrophysics majors in the Southwest Region, ranked by the number of degrees they award each year.
No school graduates more astronomy and astrophysics students than University Of Arizona this year. Set in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 44 students earned a degree in astronomy and astrophysics from this school. Get the full astronomy and astrophysics details for University Of Arizona
The University Of Texas At Austin came in at #2 on our list of the most popular astronomy and astrophysics schools. Set in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 43 students earned a degree in astronomy and astrophysics from this school. See more about astronomy and astrophysics at The University Of Texas At Austin
Arizona State University Skysong is one of the most popular astronomy and astrophysics schools, landing the #3 spot this year. Arizona State University Skysong is a public school located in the city of Scottsdale. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 26 students earned a degree in astronomy and astrophysics from this school. Get the full astronomy and astrophysics details for Arizona State University Skysong
Northern Arizona University ranks #4 for astronomy and astrophysics by yearly graduations. Located in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a public university. This school awarded about 10 astronomy and astrophysics degrees in the most recent year. See more about astronomy and astrophysics at Northern Arizona University
Baylor University is one of the most popular astronomy and astrophysics schools, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university. Baylor University graduated around 8 astronomy and astrophysics students in the most recent data year. See more about astronomy and astrophysics at Baylor University
Texas A And M University College Station landed the #6 spot among the most popular astronomy and astrophysics schools. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. This school awarded about 8 astronomy and astrophysics degrees in the most recent year. Get the full astronomy and astrophysics details for Texas A And M University College Station
New Mexico State University Main Campus placed #7 for astronomy and astrophysics by yearly graduations. New Mexico State University Main Campus is a public school located in the suburb of Las Cruces. This school awarded about 7 astronomy and astrophysics degrees in the most recent year. See more about astronomy and astrophysics at New Mexico State University Main Campus
Arizona State University landed the #8 spot among the most popular astronomy and astrophysics schools. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a public university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 6 students earned a degree in astronomy and astrophysics from this school. Read the full astronomy and astrophysics report for Arizona State University
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott comes in at #9 for astronomy and astrophysics this year. Located in the city of Prescott, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott is a private not-for-profit university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 6 students earned a degree in astronomy and astrophysics from this school. See more about astronomy and astrophysics at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott
University Of New Mexico Main Campus ranked #10 on our list of the most popular astronomy and astrophysics schools. Located in the city of Albuquerque, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a public university. University Of New Mexico Main Campus graduated around 6 astronomy and astrophysics students in the most recent data year. See more about astronomy and astrophysics at University Of New Mexico Main Campus
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus landed the #11 spot among the most popular astronomy and astrophysics schools. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a public school located in the suburb of Norman. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 6 students earned a degree in astronomy and astrophysics from this school. See more about astronomy and astrophysics at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Texas Christian University comes in at #12 for astronomy and astrophysics this year. Texas Christian University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fort Worth. Texas Christian University graduated around 5 astronomy and astrophysics students in the most recent data year. Get the full astronomy and astrophysics details for Texas Christian University
Glendale Community College Glendale Az placed #13 for astronomy and astrophysics by yearly graduations. Set in the suburb of Glendale, Glendale Community College Glendale Az is a public institution. This school awarded about 3 astronomy and astrophysics degrees in the most recent year. See more about astronomy and astrophysics at Glendale Community College Glendale Az
Rice University placed #14 for astronomy and astrophysics by yearly graduations. Located in the city of Houston, Rice University is a private not-for-profit university. Rice University graduated around 3 astronomy and astrophysics students in the most recent data year. Get the full astronomy and astrophysics details for Rice University
Chandler Gilbert Community College ranked #15 on our list of the most popular astronomy and astrophysics schools. Located in the city of Chandler, Chandler Gilbert Community College is a public university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 2 students earned a degree in astronomy and astrophysics from this school. Get the full astronomy and astrophysics details for Chandler Gilbert Community College
Lee College comes in at #16 for astronomy and astrophysics this year. Located in the city of Baytown, Lee College is a public university. This school awarded about 1 astronomy and astrophysics degrees in the most recent year. Get the full astronomy and astrophysics details for Lee College
Mesa Community College landed the #17 spot among the most popular astronomy and astrophysics schools. Set in the city of Mesa, Mesa Community College is a public institution. This school awarded about 1 astronomy and astrophysics degrees in the most recent year. Read the full astronomy and astrophysics report for Mesa Community College
Scottsdale Community College ranked #18 on our list of the most popular astronomy and astrophysics schools. Located in the rural area of Scottsdale, Scottsdale Community College is a public university. This school awarded about 1 astronomy and astrophysics degrees in the most recent year. Get the full astronomy and astrophysics details for Scottsdale Community College
This ranking is produced by College Factual. Schools are ranked by the number of students who complete a degree in the program each year (completions), drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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