2027 Best Astronomy Schools in Massachusetts

Astronomy is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best astronomy schools.

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• Best Astronomy Schools in Massachusetts

Best Schools for Astronomy in Massachusetts

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall astronomy education in Massachusetts.

Top Schools in Astronomy

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University Of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

18 Astronomy Degrees Awarded

$53,666 Median Starting Salary

University Of Massachusetts Amherst tops our 2027 ranking of the best astronomy schools. Set in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public institution. University Of Massachusetts Amherst graduates 83% of students within six years. University Of Massachusetts Amherst awarded about 18 astronomy degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the astronomy program make about $53,666 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,195. More information about a degree in astronomy from University Of Massachusetts Amherst

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

29 Astronomy Degrees Awarded

$63,598 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong astronomy program will find one at Boston University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. There were roughly 29 astronomy students who graduated with this degree at Boston University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their astronomy degree from Boston University earn around $63,598 in the first couple years of their career. Boston University graduates carry a median of $25,232 in student loans. More information about a degree in astronomy from Boston University

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 · 2 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.