2027 Best Planetary Astronomy & Science Schools in the Southwest Region

Planetary Astronomy & Science degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best planetary astronomy & science schools.

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• Best Planetary Astronomy & Science Schools in the Southwest Region

Best Schools for Planetary Astronomy & Science in the Southwest Region

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 planetary astronomy & science degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Planetary Astronomy & Science

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University Of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

18 Planetary Astronomy & Science Degrees Awarded

$50,834 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked University Of Arizona the best school in the country for a degree in planetary astronomy & science. Set in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. There were roughly 18 planetary astronomy & science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Arizona in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, planetary astronomy & science degree recipients from University Of Arizona generally make around $50,834. Students borrow a median of $25,406 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in planetary astronomy & science from University Of Arizona

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Arizona State University Skysong
Scottsdale, AZ

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

34 Planetary Astronomy & Science Degrees Awarded

$55,394 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong planetary astronomy & science program will find one at Arizona State University Skysong, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Scottsdale. There were roughly 34 planetary astronomy & science students who graduated with this degree at Arizona State University Skysong in the most recent data year. Planetary Astronomy & Science graduates of Arizona State University Skysong earn a median of $55,394 early in their careers. Arizona State University Skysong graduates carry a median of $22,870 in student loans. See the full planetary astronomy & science program report for Arizona State University Skysong

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 · 2 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.