2027 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Michigan

Astronomy & Astrophysics programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

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

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• Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Michigan

Best Schools for Astronomy & Astrophysics in Michigan

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall astronomy & astrophysics education in Michigan.

Top Schools in Astronomy & Astrophysics

1

University Of Michigan Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

34 Astronomy & Astrophysics Degrees Awarded

$66,254 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is University Of Michigan Ann Arbor, our #1 school for astronomy & astrophysics. Set in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public institution. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 34 astronomy & astrophysics degrees were awarded at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, astronomy & astrophysics degree recipients from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor generally make around $66,254. Typical student debt for the program is $19,137. See the full astronomy & astrophysics program report for University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

2

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

44 Astronomy & Astrophysics Degrees Awarded

$33,373 Median Starting Salary

Michigan State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best astronomy & astrophysics schools. Michigan State University is a very large public school located in the city of East Lansing. Michigan State University graduates 81% of students within six years. About 44 astronomy & astrophysics degrees were awarded at Michigan State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the astronomy & astrophysics program make about $33,373 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,213. See the full astronomy & astrophysics program report for Michigan State University

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 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.