Planetary Astronomy and Science
A program that focuses on the scientific study of planets, small objects, and related gravitational systems. Includes instruction in the structure and composition of planetary surfaces and interiors, planetary atmospheres, satellites, orbital mechanics, asteroids and comets, solar system evolution and dynamics, planetary evolution, gravitational physics, and radiation physics.
Degree Statistics
This program is offered at 14 institutions across the United States, with a total of 272 degrees awarded annually.
Certificates Below Bachelor's
2
certificates awarded
Bachelor's Degrees
25
degrees awarded
Master's Degrees
22
degrees awarded
Doctoral Degrees
41
degrees awarded
Other Awards
182
awards given
Top Schools for Planetary Astronomy and Science
These institutions offer the most degrees in this program, ranked by total annual completions.
| Rank | Institution | Degrees |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | 72 |
| 2 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | 45 |
| 3 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | 36 |
| 4 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | 33 |
| 5 | California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA | 30 |
| 6 | University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | 21 |
| 7 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | 8 |
| 8 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | 6 |
| 9 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | 6 |
| 10 | Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL | 3 |
| 11 | Hampton University Hampton, VA | 3 |
| 12 | Marietta College Marietta, OH | 3 |
| 13 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | 3 |
| 14 | Stonehill College Easton, MA | 3 |