2027 Best Astronomy Schools in Texas
Astronomy programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for astronomy students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for Astronomy in Texas
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 The University Of Texas At Austin, our #1 school for astronomy. This very large public university is located in the city of Austin. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. The University Of Texas At Austin awarded about 52 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. Typical student debt for the program is $25,250.
More information about a degree in astronomy from The University Of Texas At Austin
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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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
