2027 Best Astronomy Schools in the Southeast Region
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 Schools for Astronomy in the Southeast Region
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the astronomy degrees they offer, see the list below.
Top Schools in Astronomy
Leading the list is University Of Virginia Main Campus, our #1 school for astronomy. University Of Virginia Main Campus is a very large public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville. About 96% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 26 astronomy students who graduated with this degree at University Of Virginia Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the astronomy program make about $69,126 in their early career. University Of Virginia Main Campus graduates carry a median of $18,627 in student loans.
More information about a degree in astronomy from University Of Virginia Main Campus
University Of Florida is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in astronomy, ranking #2. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. University Of Florida awarded about 47 astronomy degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the astronomy program make about $58,388 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,669 to complete this degree.
See the full astronomy program report for University Of Florida
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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 · 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.
