Best Astronomy PhD Degree Programs for 2024

PhD and MS in Marine, Atmospheric, and Geosciences (GRE Waived)

University of Miami Rosenstiel School

United States of America (USA)

Geology, Astronomy, Environmental Science, Renewable Energy

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

We offer PhD and MS degrees in 6 programs: Atmospheric Sciences, Marine Biology & Ecology, Environmental Science & Policy, Marine Geosciences, Meteorology & Physical Oceanography, and Ocean Sciences. We offer highly competitive stipend rates, tuition, and health insurance coverage for our incoming PhD students as part of a fully-funded 5-year Graduate Assistantship. Finally, as part of our revitalized connections across colleges and to take advantage of our unique research facilities, we offer an MS degree in both Ocean Engineering and Sustainable Business. Our graduate students also take advantage of nearby NOAA facilities including the Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory, Southeast Fisheries Science Center, and the National Hurricane Center. PhD Assistantships can be found here: https://graduate.earth.miami.edu/admissions/phd-assistanships/index.html GRE not required!

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1 Year

Ph.D. in Astrophysical Sciences and Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)

United States of America (USA)

Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Engineering

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The doctoral program in astrophysical sciences and technology focuses on the underlying physics of phenomena beyond the Earth and on the development of the technologies, instruments, data analysis, and modeling techniques that will enable the next major strides in the field.

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4 Years

Doctor of Philosophy in Physics

The University of Texas at Dallas

United States of America (USA)

Physics, Astronomy

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The Ph.D. in Physics degree program at UT Dallas offers students the opportunity to be involved in forefront research in physics. Our graduates go on to work in industry, academia, and government positions. Our graduate program develops individual creativity and expertise in physics and is strongly focused on research. Students are encouraged to participate in ongoing research activities from the beginning of their graduate studies.

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4 Years

PhD in Physics

Southern Methodist University - Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies

United States of America (USA)

Physics, Astronomy

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The Physics Department at SMU is looking for talented people who have a passion for physics and are prepared to seek a Ph.D. in frontiers such as particle physics and the search for dark matter.

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4 Years

Ph.D. in Physics

Boston College

United States of America (USA)

Physics, Astronomy

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The department is focused on a highly collaborative approach, with students forming a vital part of the community. In addition to working with BC physics faculty, students have access to cutting-edge facilities and often work in integrated science teams with faculty from Chemistry, Biology, Neuroscience or neighboring institutions.

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5 Years

Ph.D. in Physics

Bryn Mawr College

United States of America (USA)

Physics, Astronomy

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The physics graduate program at Bryn Mawr College offers graduate students academic excellence, exciting research opportunities, and competitive financial support in a distinctive environment where shared intellectual work thrives in a liberal arts college setting.

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Ph.D. in Space and Planetary Sciences

University of Arkansas J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences

United States of America (USA)

Astronomy, Astrophysics

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The program provides advanced coursework and research experience for persons seeking careers in the academic, government, private, or military sectors of space and planetary sciences or associated technologies.

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Ph.D. in Astronomy & Astrophysics

University of California Santa Cruz

United States of America (USA)

Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

Consistently ranked in the top 10 worldwide for space science, UC Santa Cruz is known for breakthrough discoveries on explosive phenomena in the cosmos, the origins of gravitational waves, stellar and planetary structure, the secrets of potentially habitable exoplanets, and all aspects of observational, optical, and infrared astronomy.

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Doctor of Philosophy in Physics

Hampton University

United States of America (USA)

Physics, Astronomy

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The goals of the Ph.D. program in Physics at Hampton University are (1) to establish a research oriented environment in which students may study advanced topics in physics beyond the master’s level, participate in state-of-the-art-research and pursue original ideas and concepts that contribute to the body of knowledge in physics; (2) to provide a source of scientifically and technologically trained personnel for local, state and national needs; and (3) to significantly impact the number of underrepresented minorities with advanced degrees in physics. High energy, medical, nuclear, optical, and plasma physics are the areas of research emphasis for the degree. Core requirements are the same for all tracks. Students are able to select the desired track by pursuing advanced courses and a dissertation in one of these areas. In all cases, the degree awarded is the Doctor of Philosophy.

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2 Years

Ph.D. in Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences

Hampton University

United States of America (USA)

Physics, Astronomy, Environmental Science

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The principal objective of the graduate program is to prepare students for successful careers and leadership roles in private and government research laboratories, and in academia. Mentoring by faculty ensures emphasis on the development of integrity, respect, decency, dignity, and responsibility, in a tradition explicitly incorporated in the mission plan of the university. Essential support is provided by the department’s research center, the Center for Atmospheric Sciences (CAS). The center hosts research faculty, support personnel, and the infrastructure required to maintain vigorous programs of sponsored research. Intellectual vitality fostered by active research is integral to Hampton University’s institutional vision, and CAS is a key resource for experiential learning for students, and for the professional development of faculty.

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PhD in Astronomy

Northern Arizona University

United States of America (USA)

Physics, Astronomy

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Northern Arizona University (NAU) will launch a new Ph.D. program in Astronomy and Planetary Science in the Fall of 2016. The Department is now recruiting new faculty members and Ph.D. students.

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4 Years

PhD in Physics

University of Trieste

Italy

Physics, Astronomy

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The most important outcome of their Ph.D. will be the ability to perform independent and innovative research, developing a critical thinking, the capability of working in an advanced and international research environment.

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3 Years

Ph.D. in Astroparticle Physics

Gran Sasso Science Institute GSSI

Italy

Physics, Astronomy

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The research and Ph.D. in physics at the GSSI are focused on astroparticle physics. Astroparticle physics is an interdisciplinary and young research field, grown at the intersection of particle physics, nuclear physics, astrophysics, and cosmology. It addresses some of the most pressing and fundamental questions in science today: the origin and the evolution of our universe, the nature of dark matter and dark energy, the study of neutrinos and of the ultimate constituents of matter, the search for gravitational waves, the investigation and explanation of the cosmic rays.

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4 Years

Physics and Astronomy (Research)

Cardiff University

United Kingdom

Physics, Astronomy

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

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Astronomy Instrumentation (Research)

Cardiff University

United Kingdom

Physics, Astronomy, Engineering

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

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Physics and Astronomy

University of Southern California

United States of America (USA)

Physics, Astronomy

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

Faculty in the USC Dornsife College’s Department of Physics and Astronomy observe the most elemental forms of nature and how they behave in both inner and outer space. From electrons to galaxies, faculty scientists explore the structure of matter and how it organizes itself.

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Ph.D. in Physics

Texas Christian University Harris College of Science and Engineering

United States of America (USA)

Physics, Astronomy

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

Our faculty conduct research in astronomy and astrophysics, molecular spectroscopy, biomedical diagnostics and imaging, and experimental and computational biophysics. Our experimental biophysicists lead national and international projects on cancer research, biomedical imaging, and nanomedicine involving groups from the US, Canada, Europe, Japan, and South America.

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17 Best Astronomy PhD Degree Programs for 2024

PhD and MS in Marine, Atmospheric, and Geosciences (GRE Waived)

Ph.D. in Astrophysical Sciences and Technology

Doctor of Philosophy in Physics

PhD in Physics

Ph.D. in Physics

Ph.D. in Physics

Ph.D. in Space and Planetary Sciences

Ph.D. in Astronomy & Astrophysics

Doctor of Philosophy in Physics

Ph.D. in Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences

PhD in Astronomy

PhD in Physics

Ph.D. in Astroparticle Physics

Physics and Astronomy (Research)

Astronomy Instrumentation (Research)

Physics and Astronomy

Ph.D. in Physics

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy), Astronomy