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Best Schools for Astronomy in the Southeast Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall astronomy education in the Southeast Region.
Top Schools in Astronomy
Leading the list is University Of Virginia Main Campus, our #1 school for astronomy. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a very large public university. About 96% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 35 astronomy students who graduated with this degree at University Of Virginia Main Campus in the most recent data year. Astronomy graduates of University Of Virginia Main Campus earn a median of $69,126 early in their careers. University Of Virginia Main Campus graduates carry a median of $18,627 in student loans.
See the full astronomy program report for University Of Virginia Main Campus
University Of Georgia is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in astronomy, ranking #2. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. About 90% of students finish within six years. About 13 astronomy degrees were awarded at University Of Georgia in the most recent year. Astronomy graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $53,546 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,792.
See the full astronomy program report for University Of Georgia
A rank of #3 makes University Of Florida one of the top schools for astronomy. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. University Of Florida graduates 91% of students within six years. There were roughly 29 astronomy students who graduated with this degree at University Of Florida in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, astronomy degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $58,388. Students borrow a median of $17,669 to complete this degree.
More information about a degree in astronomy from University Of Florida
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 6 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.
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