Other Astronomy & Astrophysics programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools to find the best for other astronomy & astrophysics students.
Choosing a Great Other Astronomy & Astrophysics School
The other astronomy & astrophysics program you select can have a big impact on your future. That is why we built our Best Other Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Other Astronomy & Astrophysics Rankings by Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Other Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools list, to help you choose. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
No school ranked higher than Harvard University this year for other astronomy & astrophysics. Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Harvard University graduates 98% of students within six years. About 22 other astronomy & astrophysics degrees were awarded at Harvard University in the most recent year. Other Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates of Harvard University earn a median of $95,207 early in their careers. Harvard University graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans.
Read more about the other astronomy & astrophysics program at Harvard University
University Of California Los Angeles is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in other astronomy & astrophysics, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public institution. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 14 other astronomy & astrophysics degrees were awarded at University Of California Los Angeles in the most recent year. Other Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates of University Of California Los Angeles earn a median of $63,833 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,097.
See the full other astronomy & astrophysics program report for University Of California Los Angeles
Florida Institute Of Technology came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best other astronomy & astrophysics schools. Located in the city of Melbourne, Florida Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. Florida Institute Of Technology awarded about 33 other astronomy & astrophysics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their other astronomy & astrophysics degree from Florida Institute Of Technology earn around $69,878 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $32,114.
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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in other astronomy & astrophysics, ranking #4. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Daytona Beach. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach graduates 66% of students within six years. About 26 other astronomy & astrophysics degrees were awarded at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach in the most recent year. Graduates of the other astronomy & astrophysics program make about $70,246 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
Read more about the other astronomy & astrophysics program at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach
Other Astronomy & Astrophysics Related Rankings by Major
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 4 schools evaluated.
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.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
