Ranking
Best Astronomy and Astrophysics Colleges in Georgia 2026
University of Georgia leads this ROI ranking with a A value grade and a 12.33 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 6 colleges here by earnings against net price.
6 Georgia colleges offering Astronomy and Astrophysics, ranked by EduGradify value grade.
- Schools ranked
- 6
- Cheapest net price
- $10,945
- Top earnings 10y
- $80,137
- Public / Private
- 3 / 3
University of Georgia
A- ROI score
- 12.33
- Net price
- $13,936
- Earnings 10y
- $68,726
- Acceptance
- 37.7%
Valdosta State University
A- ROI score
- 11.27
- Net price
- $10,945
- Earnings 10y
- $49,361
- Acceptance
- 72.3%
Emory University
B- ROI score
- 8.87
- Net price
- $22,585
- Earnings 10y
- $80,137
- Acceptance
- 10.7%
Georgia State University
B- ROI score
- 7.44
- Net price
- $15,931
- Earnings 10y
- $47,384
- Acceptance
- 55.4%
Oglethorpe University
C- ROI score
- 7.08
- Net price
- $19,509
- Earnings 10y
- $55,232
- Acceptance
- 88.5%
Agnes Scott College
C- ROI score
- 5.68
- Net price
- $24,754
- Earnings 10y
- $56,274
- Acceptance
- 62.2%
How we picked this list
This list starts with Georgia schools with positive Astronomy and Astrophysics program-share evidence, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 8.78 (3 public, 3 private).
Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.
FAQ
Who leads this ranking?
University of Georgia in Athens, GA tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is A.
How does EduGradify pick this list?
We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.
How many Georgia colleges are in this list?
6 Georgia colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.
What does net price mean here?
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?
Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.