Universities in the United States
21 PhD Programs in Astronomy & Space Science in the United States
- programs
- 21 programs
- universities
- 18 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 30,134 USD median yearly fee
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United States has 21 phd programs in astronomy & space science open to international students, at 18 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 30,134 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 23,140 USD and 34,646 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Astronomy & Space Science programs
21 programs
Specializations within astronomy & space science
Top universities for Astronomy & Space Science in the United States
Ranked by how many astronomy & space science programs each one runs in the United States — the count is next to the name.
- University of Florida (2)
- University of Oklahoma (2)
- University of Maryland, College Park (2)
- Rutgers University, New Brunswick (1)
- Syracuse University (1)
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (1)
- University of Alaska Fairbanks (1)
- University of Kentucky (1)
- University of Minnesota (1)
- University of Missouri, Columbia (1)
PhD in Astronomy & Space Science in the United States: common questions
- How many astronomy & space science programs are there in the United States?
- 21 astronomy & space science phd programs at 18 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.
- How much does a astronomy & space science degree in the United States cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in astronomy & space science in the United States is 30,134 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 23,140 USD and 34,646 USD a year.
- Can I study astronomy & space science in the United States in English?
- Yes — 100% of the astronomy & space science programs in the United States in our catalog are taught in English (21 of 21).
- Are any of these astronomy & space science programs available online?
- 1 of the 21 programs in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.
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