Study Astronomy & Space Science in the United States

186 programmes in astronomy & space science at 93 universities in the United States are open to international students; 99% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 36,068 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 23,995 USD and 47,955 USD.

Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Astronomy & Space Science programmes

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Programme	University	Degree	Tuition / yr
Bachelor in Aerospace Engineering	San Diego State University	Bachelor's	20,054 USD
Bachelor in Aerospace Engineering	University of Kentucky	Bachelor's	33,406 USD
Master in Aerospace Engineering	San Diego State University	Master's	19,112 USD
PhD in Space Physics	University of Alaska Fairbanks	PhD	23,000 USD
Bachelor in Aerospace Engineering	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	Bachelor's	57,586 USD
Bachelor in Aerospace Engineering	Georgia Institute of Technology	Bachelor's	31,370 USD
Bachelor in Aerospace Engineering	Worcester Polytechnic Institute	Bachelor's	55,903 USD
Master in Aerospace Engineering	Worcester Polytechnic Institute	Master's	28,919 USD
Master in Space Architecture	University of Houston	Master's	32,767 USD
Master in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering	Rutgers University, New Brunswick	Master's	34,182 USD
Master in Aerospace Engineering (PMAE)	University of Maryland, College Park	Master's	36,100 USD
Bachelor in Aerospace Engineering	University of Florida	Bachelor's	28,658 USD
Master in Aerospace Engineering	University of Central Florida	Master's	17,911 USD
PhD in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics	University of Minnesota	PhD	37,601 USD
Bachelor in Aerospace Engineering	University of Maryland, College Park	Bachelor's	40,306 USD
Bachelor in Aerospace Engineering	The University of Texas at Austin	Bachelor's	44,042 USD
Bachelor in Aerospace Engineering	Illinois Institute of Technology	Bachelor's	48,670 USD
Master in Aerospace Engineering	Penn State University	Master's	24,956 USD
Bachelor in Aerospace Science and Engineering	University of California, Davis	Bachelor's	31,026 USD
PhD in Aerospace Engineering (ENAE)	University of Maryland, College Park	PhD	36,100 USD
Bachelor in Aerospace Engineering BS	University at Buffalo	Bachelor's	24,990 USD
Bachelor in Aerospace Technology Management	Utah Valley University	Bachelor's	17,830 USD
Master in Aerospace Engineering	University of Houston	Master's	32,767 USD
PhD in Aerospace Engineering	University of Oklahoma	PhD	11,916 USD

Astronomy & Space Science in the United States by degree level

Degree	Programmes	25th percentile	Median tuition / yr	75th percentile
Bachelor's	103	23,995 USD	36,068 USD	47,955 USD
Master's	40	24,502 USD	31,985 USD	36,276 USD
PhD	21	23,140 USD	30,134 USD	34,646 USD

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Specialisations within astronomy & space science

Space science 132 Astronomy 54

Universities for astronomy & space science in the United States

University of Florida (8)
University of Colorado Boulder (7)
University of Maryland, College Park (7)
Illinois Institute of Technology (6)
University of Oklahoma (6)
Middle Tennessee State University (6)
University of North Dakota (5)
San Diego State University (5)
Wichita State University (5)
University of Kentucky (4)

Study Astronomy & Space Science in the United States: common questions

How many astronomy & space science programmes are there in the United States?: 186 astronomy & space science programmes at 93 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a astronomy & space science degree in the United States cost?: The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in astronomy & space science in the United States is 36,068 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 23,995 USD and 47,955 USD per year.
Can I study astronomy & space science in the United States in English?: Yes — 99% of the astronomy & space science programmes in the United States in our catalogue are taught in English (185 of 186).
Are any of these astronomy & space science programmes available online?: 14 of the 186 programmes in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.
Which degree level is cheapest for astronomy & space science in the United States?: PhD programmes, at a median of 30,134 USD per year, against 36,068 USD for bachelor's programmes.

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