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2026 Best Value Other Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degree Schools

2 Colleges in the United States
$23,629 Avg Student Debt
$72,544 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Other Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor's Degree Badge [Other Astronomy & Astrophysics](/majors/physical-sciences/astronomy-and-astrophysics/astronomy-and-astrophysics-other/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools to find the best return on investment for other astronomy & astrophysics students.

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2026 Best Value Other Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the United States

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the other astronomy & astrophysics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Other Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools

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University Of California Los Angeles tops our 2026 list of the best value other astronomy & astrophysics schools in the United States. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,233, with out-of-state students paying around $46,121. Other Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates carry a median of $16,097 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other astronomy & astrophysics degree recipients from University Of California Los Angeles generally make around $63,833. That is a strong return on a $16,097 median debt. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted.

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Students looking for strong value in other astronomy & astrophysics will find it at Harvard University, which ranked #2. 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. Other Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans. Early-career other astronomy & astrophysics graduates make about $95,207. Set against $16,616 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Harvard University admits about 4% of applicants.

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College Of Charleston
Charleston, SC

A rank of #3 makes College Of Charleston one of the best values for other astronomy & astrophysics. Located in the city of Charleston, College Of Charleston is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,978, while out-of-state students pay about $38,296. Students borrow a median of $24,733 to complete the other astronomy & astrophysics program here. Early-career other astronomy & astrophysics graduates make about $40,222. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other astronomy & astrophysics, landing the #4 spot this year. Michigan State University is a very large public school located in the city of East Lansing. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,079, compared with $44,850 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,213 to complete the other astronomy & astrophysics program here. Soon after graduation, other astronomy & astrophysics degree recipients from Michigan State University generally make around $33,373. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 85%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Florida Institute Of Technology earned it the #5 place for other astronomy & astrophysics. Florida Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Melbourne. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,900. Students borrow a median of $32,114 to complete the other astronomy & astrophysics program here. Early-career other astronomy & astrophysics graduates make about $69,878. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 58%.

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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value other astronomy & astrophysics schools. Set in the city of Daytona Beach, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $44,074. Typical student debt for other astronomy & astrophysics graduates is $27,000. Other Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach earn a median of $70,246 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach admits about 65% of applicants.

Other Other Astronomy & Astrophysics Degree Levels

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 14 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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