2027 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the The Plains States Region
Astronomy & Astrophysics 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.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 1 schools to find the best for astronomy & astrophysics students.
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Best Schools for Astronomy & Astrophysics in the The Plains States Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall astronomy & astrophysics education in the The Plains States Region.
Top Schools in Astronomy & Astrophysics
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities tops our 2027 ranking of the best astronomy & astrophysics schools. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the city of Minneapolis. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates 85% of students within six years. About 29 astronomy & astrophysics degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent year. Graduates of the astronomy & astrophysics program make about $56,395 in their early career. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates carry a median of $21,577 in student loans.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 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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