by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Texas to review for the 2025 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Texas ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Texas list to help you make the college decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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The schools below may not offer all types of astronomy degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
It's difficult to beat The University of Texas at Austin if you wish to pursue a degree in astronomy & astrophysics. UT Austin is a very large public university located in the city of Austin.
Students who graduate with their degree from the astronomy program state that they receive average early career wages of $29,404.
More information about a degree in astronomy & astrophysics from The University of Texas at AustinExplore all the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 287 | 55 |
| Oklahoma | 257 | 7 |
| New Mexico | 219 | 12 |
Astronomy & Astrophysics is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astronomy | 47 |
| Astrophysics | 7 |
| Other Astronomy & Astrophysics | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 1,225 |
| Physics | 740 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 640 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 58 |
| General Physical Sciences | 34 |
| Materials Sciences | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.