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2026 Best Astrophysics Schools in Minnesota

1 Colleges in the United States
31 Astrophysics Degrees Awarded
$56,395 Avg Early-Career Salary

Astrophysics 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.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for astrophysics students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Astrophysics in Minnesota

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

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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities tops our 2026 ranking of the best astrophysics schools. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the city of Minneapolis. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates 85% of students within six years. There were roughly 31 astrophysics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent data year. Graduates of the astrophysics program make about $56,395 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,577. More information about a degree in astrophysics from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 1 school evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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