2026 Best Astrophysics Schools in New Jersey

Astrophysics is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their astrophysics programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for astrophysics students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Astrophysics Schools in New Jersey

Best Schools for Astrophysics in New Jersey

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the astrophysics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Astrophysics

1

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

34 Astrophysics Degrees Awarded

$67,532 Median Starting Salary

Princeton University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in astrophysics. Set in the city of Princeton, Princeton University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 98% of students finish within six years. About 34 astrophysics degrees were awarded at Princeton University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, astrophysics degree recipients from Princeton University generally make around $67,532. Students borrow a median of $10,888 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in astrophysics from Princeton University

2

Rutgers University New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

11 Astrophysics Degrees Awarded

$58,402 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong astrophysics program will find one at Rutgers University New Brunswick, which ranked #2. Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public school located in the city of New Brunswick. About 84% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 astrophysics students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers University New Brunswick in the most recent data year. Graduates of the astrophysics program make about $58,402 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in astrophysics from Rutgers University New Brunswick

Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 2 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.