2027 Best Astronomy Schools in Ohio
Astronomy is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their astronomy programs.
College Factual analyzed 1 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best astronomy schools.
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Best Schools for Astronomy in Ohio
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall astronomy education in Ohio.
Top Schools in Astronomy
Ohio State University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in astronomy. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbus. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates 88% of students within six years. There were roughly 48 astronomy students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the astronomy program make about $58,088 in their early career. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 1 school 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).
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