Study Astronomy & Space Science in the United States

Astronomy & Space Science in the United States by degree level

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

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.