Universities in the United States
186 Astronomy & Space Science Programs in the United States
- programs
- 186 programs
- universities
- 93 universities
- taught in English
- 99% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 36,068 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as BS in Astronomy & Space Science in the United States and Bachelors in Astronomy & Space Science in the United States.
United States has 186 astronomy & space science programs open to international students, at 93 universities. Almost all of them — 99% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 36,068 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 23,995 USD and 48,670 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Astronomy & Space Science programs
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Astronomy & Space Science tuition fees in the United States, by degree level
Medians cover the programs billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist. Programs priced per semester, per credit or for the whole program are listed above on their own basis.
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 (8)
- University of Colorado Boulder (7)
- University of Maryland, College Park (7)
- University of Oklahoma (6)
- Middle Tennessee State University (6)
- Illinois Institute of Technology (6)
- University of North Dakota (5)
- Wichita State University (5)
- San Diego State University (5)
- University of Kentucky (4)
January intake in the United States
18 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- Master in Space Architecture — University of Houston · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Aerospace Engineering — Worcester Polytechnic Institute · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Aerospace Engineering — University of Central Florida · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Aerospace Engineering — University of Houston · starts Jan 2027
- Bachelor in Aerospace Engineering BSAEROE — University of Cincinnati · starts Jan 2027
- Bachelor in Astronomy — Dartmouth College · starts Jan 2027
Study Astronomy & Space Science in the United States: common questions
- How many astronomy & space science programs are there in the United States?
- 186 astronomy & space science programs at 93 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a astronomy & space science degree in the United States cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for bachelor's programs in astronomy & space science in the United States is 36,068 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 23,995 USD and 48,670 USD a year.
- Can I study astronomy & space science in the United States in English?
- Yes — 99% of the astronomy & space science programs in the United States in our catalog are taught in English (185 of 186).
- Are any of these astronomy & space science programs available online?
- 14 of the 186 programs 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 programs, at a median annual fee of 30,134 USD, against 36,068 USD for bachelor's programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.
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