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Best Schools for Astronomy & Astrophysics in Massachusetts
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
Our analysis ranked Harvard University the best school in the country for a degree in astronomy & astrophysics. Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 98%. There were roughly 39 astronomy & astrophysics students who graduated with this degree at Harvard University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, astronomy & astrophysics degree recipients from Harvard University generally make around $95,207. Typical student debt for the program is $16,616.
Get the full astronomy & astrophysics details for Harvard University
University Of Massachusetts Amherst is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in astronomy & astrophysics, ranking #2. University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public school located in the city of Amherst. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 17 astronomy & astrophysics degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Amherst in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, astronomy & astrophysics degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Amherst generally make around $53,543. Students borrow a median of $25,234 to complete this degree.
More information about a degree in astronomy & astrophysics from University Of Massachusetts Amherst
Boston University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in astronomy & astrophysics, ranking #3. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 25 astronomy & astrophysics students who graduated with this degree at Boston University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their astronomy & astrophysics degree from Boston University earn around $63,598 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,232.
See the full astronomy & astrophysics program report for Boston University
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 · 13 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.
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