2027 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
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 1 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best astronomy & astrophysics schools.
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Best Schools for Astronomy & Astrophysics in the Rocky Mountains 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 astronomy & astrophysics degrees they offer, see the list below.
Top Schools in Astronomy & Astrophysics
University Of Colorado Boulder is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in astronomy & astrophysics. University Of Colorado Boulder is a very large public school located in the city of Boulder. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. About 82 astronomy & astrophysics degrees were awarded at University Of Colorado Boulder in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, astronomy & astrophysics degree recipients from University Of Colorado Boulder generally make around $45,066. University Of Colorado Boulder graduates carry a median of $22,324 in student loans.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 1 school 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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