2027 Best Astronomy Schools in Arizona
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.
College Factual analyzed 1 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best astronomy schools.
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Best Schools for Astronomy in Arizona
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
No school ranked higher than University Of Arizona this year for astronomy. This very large public university is located in the city of Tucson. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Arizona awarded about 51 astronomy degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their astronomy degree from University Of Arizona earn around $50,834 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Arizona graduates carry a median of $25,406 in student loans.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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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