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2026 Best Value Astrophysics Schools in New Jersey

[Astrophysics](/majors/physical-sciences/astronomy-and-astrophysics/astrophysics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value astrophysics schools.

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• Best Value Astrophysics Schools in New Jersey

2026 Best Value Astrophysics Schools in New Jersey

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

Best Value Astrophysics Schools

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Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

$62,688 In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,888 Avg Student Debt

$110,066 Median Earnings (10yr)

Princeton University earned the #1 spot for value among astrophysics schools in New Jersey. Princeton University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Princeton. Students from in state pay about $62,688 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $10,888 to complete the astrophysics program here. Early-career astrophysics graduates make about $67,532. That is a strong return on a $10,888 median debt. Princeton University admits about 5% of applicants.

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Rutgers University New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

$17,929 In-State Tuition & Fees

$27,000 Avg Student Debt

$74,479 Median Earnings (10yr)

A rank of #2 makes Rutgers University New Brunswick one of the best values for astrophysics. Set in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,929, with out-of-state students paying around $37,441. Typical student debt for astrophysics graduates is $27,000. Astrophysics graduates of Rutgers University New Brunswick earn a median of $58,402 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Rutgers University New Brunswick admits about 58% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

• 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.