Masters (MS) in Astronomy & Space Science in the United States

40 masters programmes in astronomy & space science at 29 universities in the United States are open to international students; 98% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 31,985 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 24,502 USD and 36,276 USD.

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

Astronomy & Space Science programmes

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Specialisations within astronomy & space science

Space science 33 Astronomy 7

Universities for astronomy & space science in the United States

Masters (MS) in Astronomy & Space Science in the United States: common questions

How many astronomy & space science programmes are there in the United States?
40 astronomy & space science masters programmes at 29 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 master's programmes in astronomy & space science in the United States is 31,985 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 24,502 USD and 36,276 USD per year.
Can I study astronomy & space science in the United States in English?
Yes — 98% of the astronomy & space science programmes in the United States in our catalogue are taught in English (39 of 40).
Are any of these astronomy & space science programmes available online?
2 of the 40 programmes in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.

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