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2026 Best Astronomy Schools in Colorado

1 Colleges in the United States
62 Astronomy Degrees Awarded
$45,066 Avg Early-Career Salary

Astronomy degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 1 schools to find the best for astronomy students.

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Best Schools for Astronomy in Colorado

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall astronomy education in Colorado.

Top Schools in Astronomy

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University Of Colorado Boulder tops our 2026 ranking of the best astronomy schools. University Of Colorado Boulder is a very large public school located in the city of Boulder. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. About 62 astronomy degrees were awarded at University Of Colorado Boulder in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, astronomy degree recipients from University Of Colorado Boulder generally make around $45,066. Typical student debt for the program is $22,324. See the full astronomy program report for University Of Colorado Boulder

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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.

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