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 Aerospace - Flight Dispatch	Middle Tennessee State University	Bachelor's	14,508 USD
Bachelor in Aerospace Engineering (BSAE)	University of Central Florida	Bachelor's	22,466 USD
Bachelor in Aerospace Engineering	University of California, Irvine	Bachelor's	42,954 USD
PhD in Astronomy (ASTR)	University of Maryland, College Park	PhD	36,100 USD
Associate of Arts in Teaching Secondary (Earth/Space)	Miami Dade College	—	7,093 USD
Bachelor in Aerospace Engineering Major, BS in Aerospace Engineering	The University of Tennessee, Knoxville	Bachelor's	31,664 USD
PhD in Aerospace Engineering Major, PhD	The University of Tennessee, Knoxville	PhD	32,108 USD
Bachelor in Aerospace Engineering (B.S.)/Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (M.ENG.)	Illinois Institute of Technology	Bachelor's	48,670 USD
Bachelor in Aerospace Engineering / Materials Science and Engineering (BS) (Dual Degree)	Illinois Institute of Technology	Bachelor's	48,670 USD
PhD in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering	George Washington University	PhD	33,984 USD
Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering (BS) - Aerospace Track	University of South Alabama	Bachelor's	22,440 USD
Commercial Space Application Certificate	University of Oklahoma	—	12,671 USD
Master in Aerospace Engineering & Engineering Mechanics MS	University of Cincinnati	Master's	38,386 USD
Master in Aerospace Engineering	University of Dayton	Master's	60,300 USD
PhD in Aerospace Engineering	University of Florida	PhD	30,134 USD
Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering: Aerospace	Brigham Young University	Bachelor's	6,496 USD
Master in Aerospace Engineering	Syracuse University	Master's	34,646 USD
PhD in Aerospace Engineering	University of Kentucky	PhD	35,459 USD
Master in Space Studies	University of North Dakota	Master's	12,820 USD
PhD in Aerospace Engineering	Wichita State University	PhD	22,250 USD
Bachelor in Science Education - Earth and Space Science	Bemidji State University	Bachelor's	10,440 USD
Master in Aerospace Engineering Major, MS	The University of Tennessee, Knoxville	Master's	31,798 USD
PhD in Aerospace Engineering	West Virginia University	PhD	26,892 USD
PhD in Cellular and Behavioral Neurobiology: Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering	University of Oklahoma	PhD	11,916 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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