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Best Space Studies Schools Near Huntsville, AL (2026)
Huntsville, Alabama is home to about 230,402 residents. In the Huntsville, AL metro area, the top-earning space studies-related role is Engineers, All Other at a median $155,630 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Space Studies Schools to Huntsville
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer space studies programs near Huntsville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Huntsville city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama space studies page.
Space Studies Wages Near Huntsville
Huntsville is part of the Huntsville, AL metro area (BLS area code 26620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Alabama statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astronomers | N/A | AL statewide | – |
| Physicists | $149,990 | Huntsville, AL | $161,106 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $131,090 | Huntsville, AL | $140,806 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $130,780 | Huntsville, AL | $140,473 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | $81,080 | Huntsville, AL | $87,089 |
| Engineers, All Other | $155,630 | Huntsville, AL | $167,164 |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $81,940 | AL statewide | $88,013 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $142,650 | Huntsville, AL | $153,222 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Huntsville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.1 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Huntsville-Area Cities With Space Studies Programs
- Madison, AL – 6.6 mi away (47,959 pop)
- Athens, AL – 18.3 mi away (32,587 pop)
- Decatur, AL – 21.4 mi away (57,974 pop)
- Cullman, AL – 37.7 mi away (20,239 pop)
- Albertville, AL – 38.9 mi away (37,451 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying space studies roles near Huntsville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying space studies-related roles near Huntsville are: Engineers, All Other ($155,630), Physicists ($149,990), Physical Scientists, All Other ($142,650). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Alabama statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Madison instead of Huntsville?
Madison, AL is 6.6 miles from Huntsville and has its own set of local space studies programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: September 7, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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