Astronomy & Space SciencesNorth America

92 Master's degrees in Astronomy & Space Sciences in North America

Saint Mary's University4,4(28)

Halifax, Canada

Astronomy

The M.Sc. Astronomy program at Saint Mary's University consists of six lecture-based courses (credit may be given for relevant graduate courses already taken), a graduate seminar series, and a research dissertation.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$10,729/yr

San Francisco State University3,9(7)

San Francisco, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

Astronomy and Astrophysics

The Astronomy and Astrophysics MSc program offered at San Francisco State University provides a solid, in-depth background in theoretical and experimental physics.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$9,870/yr

New Mexico State University4,8(6)

Las Cruces, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Astronomy

The Astronomy program at New Mexico State University offers programs leading to the Master of Science degree.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$19,050/yr

Wesleyan University3,4(5)

Middletown, United States

Astronomy

The Astronomy program of Wesleyan University offers one of the country’s only stand-alone Master of Arts programs in astronomy. Designed for flexibility and merging coursework with research, the MA prepares graduates for PhD programs, careers in data science, education, public outreach, and more.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$36,990/yr

Rutgers University4,2(61)

New Brunswick, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Physics and Astronomy

The Physics and Astronomy programme of Rutgers University is part of the School of Graduate Studies, The State University of New Jersey. The School provides a diverse, dynamic, and creative community dedicated to preparing students for meaningful lives and advancing knowledge that improves the world.  

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$37,416/yr

Rochester Institute of Technology4,2(59)

Rochester, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Astrophysical Sciences and Technology

The Astrophysical Sciences and Technology program of Rochester Institute of Technology explores the depths of the universe through multidisciplinary research as you dive into an area that most interests you, whether it be general relativity, theoretical astrophysics, observational or instrumentation development, or another area related to astrophysics.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$61,762/yr

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University2,7(3)

Daytona Beach, United States

Space Operations

This Space Operations degree at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will offer advanced courses in space mission operations, spacecraft systems, human space flight, system safety, human factors, statistical analysis, research methodology, and programme management.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

$24,186/yr

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)4,2(74)

Beverly Hills, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Master of Applied Geospatial Information

The Master of Applied Geospatial Information Systems and Technologies (MAGIST) degree from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is a fully online professional STEM graduate degree program focused on training students to solve problems using GIS and location data.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

$176,580/full

New Mexico State University4,8(6)

Las Cruces, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Physics (Space Physics)

New Mexico State University's Physics (Space Physics) Master of Science program is dedicated to preparing scientists for careers in the field of space physics and astrophysics.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$19,050/yr

Colorado School of Mines4,0(2)

Online Top 3% in Worldwide

Space Resources

Want to learn how to identify, extract, and utilize resources beyond our planet? Join the Space Resources program of Colorado School of Mines. With the world’s first Space Resources graduate program, Mines prepares scientists, engineers, economists, entrepreneurs and policymakers to set the stage for a new era in space exploration and economic development.

M.Sc. Part-time Online

1 year$42,840/yr

California Institute of Technology - Caltech4,1(44)

Pasadena, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Space Engineering

The Space Engineering is a one-year program at California Institute of Technology - Caltech that provides advanced training in the areas of aeronautics or space engineering beyond that covered in a four year undergraduate program.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$65,622/yr

McMaster University4,4(66)

Hamilton, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Physics and Astronomy

At Physics and Astronomy Department from McMaster University, we know the importance of graduate students to the strength and diversity of a research environment. It isn’t an exaggeration to say that our graduate students do much of the work that moves our research areas forward. We work very hard to offer a welcoming environment for present and future students.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$20,213/yr

University of Alabama Huntsville4,3(13)

Huntsville, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

Space Science

Space Science from University of Alabama Huntsville provides opportunities through our graduate program for students to be introduced to and engage in cutting edge research in solar physics, heliospheric science, cosmic ray physics, and high-energy astrophysics with faculty from the Department of Space Science and with our research partners

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$28,000/yr

Purdue University4,5(31)

West Lafayette, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Science

EAPS is a multidisciplinary department in the College of Science offering graduate research programs leading to the Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees. The Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Science programme is offered at the Purdue University.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$29,194/yr

University of Toronto4,1(296)

Toronto, Canada Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Aerospace Science and Engineering

Graduate program in Aerospace Science and Engineering is offered by the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies (UTIAS) at the University of Toronto, leading to research-intensive Master of Applied Science (MASc).

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year, 8 months$23,427/yr

University of North Dakota4,1(32)

Grand Forks, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Space Studies

Prepare for a career in space with a broad-based approach that links engineering, science and policy with the Space Studies program from University of North Dakota.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus +2

2 years$25,614/yr

York University4,0(147)

Toronto, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Physics and Astronomy

At the Physics and Astronomy MSc program at York University students perform experimental/observational or theoretical/computational research in mainstream areas of physics and astronomy.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$9,225/yr

University of Utah4,6(14)

Salt Lake City, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Physics and Astronomy

We offer several types of master's degrees as well: the Physics, MA/MS/MPhil/PhD, and the Physics and Astronomy Teaching MS. We admit students into our program as master's degree candidates only for the first two M.S. degrees. The role of the Master's in Physics at the University of Utah is to provide either a milestone or an alternative to the Ph.D. for predoctoral students.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$19,708/yr

Arizona State University4,3(230)

Tempe, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Astrophysics and Astronomy

The Astrophysics and Astronomy MSc program offered at Arizona State University prepares you for discovering new planets, exploring cosmology, and building space-flight hardware and instruments for telescopes and satellites.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$30,348/yr

Rice University4,4(19)

Houston, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Physics and Astronomy

The Physics and Astronomy department at Rice University admits graduate students into the doctoral program. It is not the intent to admit students who only wish to pursue a masters degree.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$62,474/yr