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 Physics - Pre-Engineering: Mechanical and Aerospace	Le Moyne College	Bachelor's	37,770 USD
Bachelor in Earth/Space Science Education	Ball State University	Bachelor's	28,582 USD
PhD in Aerospace Engineering	Worcester Polytechnic Institute	PhD	29,040 USD
Bachelor in Engineering Physics - Aerospace Engineering	Murray State University	Bachelor's	14,742 USD
Bachelor in Astronomy	Northern Arizona University	Bachelor's	29,900 USD
Bachelor in Aerospace Engineering, B.S.A.E.	University of Hartford	Bachelor's	49,237 USD
Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering - Aerospace Option	George Washington University	Bachelor's	64,700 USD
Bachelor in Earth & Space Science/Secondary	Eastern Washington University	Bachelor's	25,518 USD
Bachelor in Astronomy	University of Toledo	Bachelor's	21,166 USD
Master in Aerospace Engineering (M.S.)	University of Florida	Master's	30,134 USD
Earth and Space Sciences Teaching Certificate	Washington State University	—	14,848 USD
Bachelor in Earth Space and Sciences	Stony Brook University	Bachelor's	24,990 USD
Bachelor in Aerospace Engineering, BS	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign	Bachelor's	36,068 USD
Bachelor in Aerospace Engineering, B.S.	Penn State University	Bachelor's	39,626 USD
Master in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering	University of Missouri, Columbia	Master's	23,140 USD
PhD in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering	University of Missouri, Columbia	PhD	23,140 USD
Master in Engineering - Aerospace Systems	University of Arizona	Master's	67,265 USD
Bachelor in Aerospace Engineering	Syracuse University	Bachelor's	61,310 USD
Executive Management in Aerospace & Defense Certificate	University of Oklahoma	—	15,839 USD
Bachelor in Earth and Space Science Education	Saint Cloud State University	Bachelor's	18,696 USD
Bachelor in Astronomy	University of Colorado Boulder	Bachelor's	47,240 USD
Master in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering	Illinois Institute of Technology	Master's	51,901 USD
Bachelor in Earth and Space Science Teacher Education	Illinois State University	Bachelor's	28,087 USD
Certificate in Space Science	Wichita State University	—	22,250 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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