2026 Best Astrophysics Schools in Wisconsin
Astrophysics is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their astrophysics programs.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for astrophysics students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for Astrophysics in Wisconsin
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall astrophysics education in Wisconsin.
Top Schools in Astrophysics
Our analysis ranked University Of Wisconsin Madison the best school in the country for a degree in astrophysics. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates 90% of students within six years. University Of Wisconsin Madison awarded about 20 astrophysics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, astrophysics degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $45,783. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, 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.
