Planetary Astronomy & Science is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 16 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for planetary astronomy & science students pursuing a degree.
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Choosing a Great Planetary Astronomy & Science School
Where you study planetary astronomy & science matters for your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Planetary Astronomy & Science rankings. For our Best Overall Planetary Astronomy & Science School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Planetary Astronomy & Science Rankings by Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Planetary Astronomy & Science Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
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Our analysis ranked Harvard University the best school in the country for a degree in planetary astronomy & science. Set in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 98% of students finish within six years. About 23 planetary astronomy & science degrees were awarded at Harvard University in the most recent year. Students who receive their planetary astronomy & science degree from Harvard University earn around $95,207 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,616.
Get the full planetary astronomy & science details for Harvard University
Arizona State University Skysong came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best planetary astronomy & science schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Scottsdale. Arizona State University Skysong awarded about 26 planetary astronomy & science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their planetary astronomy & science degree from Arizona State University Skysong earn around $55,793 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,742 to complete this degree.
More information about a degree in planetary astronomy & science from Arizona State University Skysong
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Planetary Astronomy & Science Related Rankings by Major
Planetary Astronomy & Science is one of many programs to choose from within the area of study. See all related rankings.
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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 · 16 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).
