2027 Best Value Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Massachusetts
[Astronomy & Astrophysics](/majors/physical-sciences/astronomy-and-astrophysics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong astronomy & astrophysics education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value astronomy & astrophysics schools.
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2027 Best Value Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Massachusetts
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the astronomy & astrophysics degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools
Leading the list is Harvard University, our #1 best value for astronomy & astrophysics in Massachusetts. Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $61,676. Typical student debt for astronomy & astrophysics graduates is $16,616. Soon after graduation, astronomy & astrophysics degree recipients from Harvard University generally make around $95,207. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a great value for students pursuing a degree in astronomy & astrophysics, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,772, compared with $40,449 for out-of-state students. Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates carry a median of $25,195 in student loans. Soon after graduation, astronomy & astrophysics degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Amherst generally make around $53,666. Set against $25,195 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 60%.
Students looking for strong value in astronomy & astrophysics will find it at Boston University, which ranked #3. Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Students from in state pay about $68,102 in tuition and fees. Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates carry a median of $25,232 in student loans. Soon after graduation, astronomy & astrophysics degree recipients from Boston University generally make around $63,598. Set against $25,232 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 11%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools 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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