2026 Best Astronomy Master’s Degree Schools
Astronomy degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their astronomy programs.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 115 schools to find the best for astronomy students.
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Best Schools for Astronomy in the United States
Below are the best astronomy schools at the master’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.
Top Schools in Astronomy
The University Of Texas At Austin is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in astronomy. Set in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public institution. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. The University Of Texas At Austin awarded about 10 astronomy degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, astronomy degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Austin generally make around $29,404. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates carry a median of $25,250 in student loans.
Read more about the astronomy program at The University Of Texas At Austin
Other Astronomy Degree Levels
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 115 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
