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2026 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Ohio

1 Colleges in the United States
34 Astronomy & Astrophysics Degrees Awarded
$58,088 Avg Early-Career Salary

Astronomy & Astrophysics programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 13 schools to find the best for astronomy & astrophysics students.

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Best Schools for Astronomy & Astrophysics in Ohio

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 astronomy & astrophysics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Astronomy & Astrophysics

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Ohio State University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in astronomy & astrophysics. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates 88% of students within six years. Ohio State University Main Campus awarded about 34 astronomy & astrophysics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, astronomy & astrophysics degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus generally make around $58,088. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in astronomy & astrophysics from Ohio State University Main Campus

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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 · 13 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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