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Physics and Astronomy colleges by value signal.

3 schools across 3 states report positive program-share data. Leader: University of California-Irvine (14.16 ROI). Lowest net price: Northern Arizona University at $14,158. Avg net price: $15,753.

3 schools report standard admissions data; the rest stay marked as open or not reported. Use the filters to narrow by price, selectivity, size and setting.

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0% reported share

University of California-Irvine

Irvine, CA · City · Public

Net $14,251 Admit 28.6% $80,735 earnings 30k students A

0.3% reported share

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ · City · Public

Net $14,158 Admit 89.6% $54,384 earnings 23k students B

0.4% reported share

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY · City · Public

Net $18,851 Admit 92.9% $59,025 earnings 25k students B

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3 schools across 3 states report positive Physics and Astronomy program-share data. University of California-Irvine leads this field set on school-wide ROI proxy at 14.16 (exceptional investment), while Northern Arizona University has the lowest average net price at $14,158.

Use this hub as a value screen, not a department ranking. Compare net price by aid eligibility, program-share strength, graduation outcomes, and 3 report admissions data, averaging 70.4% acceptance; then verify curriculum, licensure, placement, and transfer pathways with the school.