by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Illinois to review for the 2025 Best Astronomy Schools in Illinois ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Astronomy Schools in Illinois ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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If you want to learn more about how we derive our rankings, see College Factual's Methodology.
The schools below may not offer all types of astronomical sciences 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 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign if you wish to pursue a degree in astronomy. UIUC is a very large public university located in the small city of Champaign.More information about a degree in astronomy from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Explore all the Best Astronomy Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
Astronomy is one of 3 different types of Astronomy & Astrophysics programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Astronomy & Astrophysics | 6 |
| Astrophysics | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.