2027 Best Value Astrophysics Schools in Minnesota
[Astrophysics](/majors/physical-sciences/astronomy-and-astrophysics/astrophysics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong astrophysics education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 1 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for astrophysics students.
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2027 Best Value Astrophysics Schools in Minnesota
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in astrophysics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Astrophysics Schools
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities tops our 2027 list of the best value astrophysics schools in Minnesota. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the city of Minneapolis. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,214, with out-of-state students paying around $38,362. Students borrow a median of $21,577 to complete the astrophysics program here. Early-career astrophysics graduates make about $56,395. Set against $21,577 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the one ranked school only.
- 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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