2027 Best Astrophysics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Astrophysics 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.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best astrophysics schools.
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Best Schools for Astrophysics in the Middle Atlantic Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall astrophysics education in the Middle Atlantic Region.
Top Schools in Astrophysics
Leading the list is Princeton University, our #1 school for astrophysics. Princeton University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Princeton. The six-year graduation rate is 98%. About 41 astrophysics degrees were awarded at Princeton University in the most recent year. Students who receive their astrophysics degree from Princeton University earn around $67,532 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,888.
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Rutgers University New Brunswick came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best astrophysics schools. This very large public university is located in the city of New Brunswick. Rutgers University New Brunswick graduates 84% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 astrophysics students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers University New Brunswick in the most recent data year. Students who receive their astrophysics degree from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn around $58,402 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
See the full astrophysics program report for Rutgers University New Brunswick
Students looking for a strong astrophysics program will find one at Columbia University In The City Of New York, which ranked #3. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. Columbia University In The City Of New York awarded about 11 astrophysics degrees in the most recent data year. Astrophysics graduates of Columbia University In The City Of New York earn a median of $86,770 early in their careers. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates carry a median of $23,258 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 · 3 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).
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