2027 Best Value Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Maryland
[Astronomy & Astrophysics](/majors/physical-sciences/astronomy-and-astrophysics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong astronomy & astrophysics education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 1 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value astronomy & astrophysics schools.
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2027 Best Value Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Maryland
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in astronomy & astrophysics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools
Leading the list is University Of Maryland College Park, our #1 best value for astronomy & astrophysics in Maryland. Set in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,809, while out-of-state students pay about $41,186. Typical student debt for astronomy & astrophysics graduates is $20,836. Soon after graduation, astronomy & astrophysics degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $57,901. Set against $20,836 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, 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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