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#1 #1 Best College for Astronomy in the U.S. Monterey Peninsula College Monterey, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,977 Median Starting Salary $54,382
#2 #2 Best College for Astronomy in the U.S. Cabrillo College Aptos, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $18,992 Median Starting Salary $54,382
#3 #3 Best College for Astronomy in the U.S. Hartnell College Salinas, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,279 Median Starting Salary $54,382
#4 #4 Best College for Astronomy in the U.S. North Idaho College Coeur d'Alene, ID Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,914 Median Starting Salary $54,382
#5 #5 Best College for Astronomy in the U.S. Phoenix College Phoenix, AZ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,555 Median Starting Salary $54,382
#6 #6 Best College for Astronomy in the U.S. Glendale Community College Glendale, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,849 Median Starting Salary $54,382
#7 #7 Best College for Astronomy in the U.S. Lee College Baytown, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,284 Median Starting Salary $54,382
#8 #8 Best College for Astronomy in the U.S. Chandler-Gilbert Community College Chandler, AZ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $13,111 Median Starting Salary $54,382
#9 #9 Best College for Astronomy in the U.S. Santiago Canyon College Orange, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,529 Median Starting Salary $54,382
#10 #10 Best College for Astronomy in the U.S. San Bernardino Valley College San Bernardino, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,493 Median Starting Salary $54,382
#11 #11 Best College for Astronomy in the U.S. Saddleback College Mission Viejo, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,940 Median Starting Salary $54,382
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About Astronomy

A general program that focuses on the planetary, galactic, and stellar phenomena occurring in outer space. Includes instruction in celestial mechanics, cosmology, stellar physics, galactic evolution, quasars, stellar distribution and motion, interstellar medium, atomic and molecular constituents of astronomical phenomena, planetary science, solar system evolution, and specific methodologies such as optical astronomy, radioastronomy, and theoretical astronomy.

While Astronomy offers degrees up to the Post masters certificate, the majority of students earn a Bachelors degree. Students major in Astronomy all over the country, though the major at the Associates degree level sees the most graduates in California. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Astronomy is $51,867.

Popularity of Astronomy Degrees in the U.S.

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Total Students

Female Students

8 (47%)

Male Students

9 (52%)

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#11 Best College for Astronomy in the U.S.

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