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Best Colleges for Doctoral Degree
in Astronomy and Astrophysics

102 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

102 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Doctoral Degree

Showing 1–24 of 102 colleges

Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 5.2%
Annual cost
$84,986/yr
Grad earnings
$93,487
SAT avg
1,546
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Fee $80
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Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 5.2%
Annual cost
$84,986/yr
Grad earnings
$93,487
SAT avg
1,546
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Fee $80
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.8%
Annual cost
$86,856/yr
Grad earnings
$91,885
SAT avg
1,554
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 3 Decision Dec 15 Fee $75
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.8%
Annual cost
$86,856/yr
Grad earnings
$91,885
SAT avg
1,554
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 3 Decision Dec 15 Fee $75
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.8%
Annual cost
$86,856/yr
Grad earnings
$91,885
SAT avg
1,554
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Mar 15 Fee $75
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.8%
Annual cost
$86,856/yr
Grad earnings
$91,885
SAT avg
1,554
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Feb 15 Fee $75
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.9%
Annual cost
$82,694/yr
Grad earnings
$83,238
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 6 Decision Feb 15 Fee $85
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.9%
Annual cost
$82,694/yr
Grad earnings
$83,238
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 6 Decision Mar 31 Fee $85
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Doctoral Degree in Astronomy and Astrophysics in USA?
102 colleges and universities currently offer Doctoral Degree programs in Astronomy and Astrophysics in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Astronomy and Astrophysics in USA?
Brown University leads with median graduate earnings of $93,487 ten years after enrollment for Doctoral Degree graduates.
What SAT score do I need for Astronomy and Astrophysics programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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