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92 Master's degrees in Astronomy & Space Sciences in North America
Physics and Astronomy
Many students enroll in the M.S. program in Physics and Astronomy at the Bowling Green State University in order to test their ability to do doctoral work in the field. In this respect, the course work and research experiences that are offered at Bowling Green provide an excellent opportunity to do this.
Astronomy and Astrophysics
The graduate program in Astronomy and Astrophysics at Pennsylvania State University prepares students for careers in astronomy, space science and education. Graduate instruction and research opportunities are available in theoretical, observational, and instrumental astronomy and astrophysics.
Physics and Astronomy
The M.S. in Physics and Astronomy from Ohio University can be earned by submission of a research thesis with an oral examination and at least 14 credit hours of graduate level lecture or laboratory courses in Physics & Astronomy.
Earth and Planetary Sciences
The Earth and Planetary Sciences programme at the University of California, Riverside offers advanced M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. This full-time, on-campus research initiative focuses on geological sciences and environmental change. Students engage in high-level academic training designed to prepare them for professional scientific careers.
Astronomy
Astronomy at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute contributes to technology, economy and society by constantly pushing for instruments, processes and software that are beyond our current capabilities.
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.
Space Studies
The Space Studies program at American Public University provides advanced instruction in orbital mechanics, past and current space exploration endeavours, remote sensing, and the role of space in support of modern warfare.
Aeronautics and Astronautics
The Aeronautics and Astronautics M.S. at Stanford University is a 45-unit postgraduate programme focused on aerospace engineering themes. This full-time or part-time course typically lasts four to five quarters and does not require a thesis. It offers a flexible, lecture-based curriculum for aspiring industry professionals.

Space Operations
If you’re ready for a meaningful career within the space domain and its operational ecosystem, the Space Operations program from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will prepare you for success in this exciting and innovative industry.
Space Operations
Space Operations from University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is for working professionals involved in civil, military, or commercial space operations, space systems requirements and design specifications, payload and mission support, and space systems analysis.
Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences
The Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences program of the Case Western Reserve University is flexible so as to meet individual needs and are research-intensive programs that offer the opportunity to work closely with faculty.
Space Systems Engineering
Space Systems Engineering is offered by Utah State University. The Space Systems Engineering (MS-C) degree is designed to provide early- and mid-career professionals with post-graduate education and an opportunity to develop an understanding of system engineering from the perspective of the space engineering discipline.
Earth and Planetary Sciences
The Earth and Planetary Sciences course of Rutgers University is designed to provide an educational environment to encourage students to become competent and technically adept Earth and planetary scientists who wish to pursue a career in education, industry, government, nongovernmental organizations, or the service sector
Earth & Space Science
The Earth & Space Science MSc program at York University is a multidisciplinary research program associated with the Department of Earth and Space Science & Engineering (ESSE) and the Centre for Research in Earth and Space Science (CRESS). The graduate program provides postgraduate instruction and research experience for graduate students working towards either MSc or PhD degrees.
Astronomy
University of British Columbia research in Astronomy and Astrophysics covers most areas of current interest in this broad field, including a wide range of theoretical and observational studies in astronomy, and also experimental and theoretical studies in cosmology.
Astronomy
To live and work under the sky of Hawai‘i is an extraordinary privilege. The Institute for Astronomy’s unmatched access to the telescopes and instruments on Maunakea and Haleakala represents a unique resource for education as well as research. The Astronomy program is offered by University of Hawaii at Manoa.
Astronomy
At the Astronomy MA program from University of Texas at Austin research activities span virtually all of modern astronomy, from cosmology, first stars, galaxy formation and evolution, supernovae, black holes, and gamma-ray bursts, to our solar system, extrasolar planetary systems, star and planet formation and evolution, and the interstellar medium.
Astronomy
The Astronomy Department at University of Florida offers graduate programs leading to the M.S., M.S.T. or Ph.D. degrees in astronomy.
Earth and Planetary Science
The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at University of California, Berkeley offers a PhD degree in Earth and Planetary Science. The central objective of the graduate program is to encourage creative thinking and develop the capacity for independent and original research.
Astrophysics and Astronomy
Michigan State University's Department of Astrophysics and Astronomy is one of the top-ranked departments in the country.