by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Colorado to review for the 2025 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Colorado ranking.
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The astronomy school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Colorado. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the astronomy degree levels they offer.
It is difficult to beat University of Colorado Boulder if you wish to pursue a degree in astronomy & astrophysics. CU - Boulder is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Boulder.
Astronomy & Astrophysics degree recipients from University of Colorado Boulder receive an earnings boost of around $4,599 over the average earnings of astronomy & astrophysics graduates.
More information about a degree in astronomy & astrophysics from University of Colorado BoulderExplore all the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.
One of 8 majors within the Physical Sciences area of study, Astronomy & Astrophysics has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astronomy | 58 |
| Astrophysics | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 330 |
| Physics | 289 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 219 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 67 |
| Materials Sciences | 13 |
| General Physical Sciences | 1 |
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