Best Space Studies Schools Near Murrysville, PA (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Murrysville, Pennsylvania has 3 accredited schools offering space studies programs, with tuition ranging from $20,644 to $83,654 per year for indexed programs. Murrysville has a population of about 20,839. Median household income is $120,685 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 56.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Pittsburgh, PA metro area, the top-earning space studies-related role is Physicists at a median $224,160 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Space Studies Schools to Murrysville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer space studies programs near Murrysville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Murrysville city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Murrysville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA 15.1 miles from Murrysville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
80.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 12%
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $114,862
Avg net price $31,944/yr
Tuition
In‑state$66,246
Out‑of‑state$66,246
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 128

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA 97.1 miles from Murrysville
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
62.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 61%
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $32,875/yr
Tuition
In‑state$20,644
Out‑of‑state$41,790
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 214

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Lycoming College

Williamsport, PA 149.4 miles from Murrysville
  • 4 year
54.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,210
Avg net price $19,140/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Franklin and Marshall College

Lancaster, PA 178.1 miles from Murrysville
  • 4 year
63.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,124
Avg net price $36,425/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA 224.8 miles from Murrysville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
78.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $105,584
Avg net price $36,931/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Villanova University

Villanova, PA 229.3 miles from Murrysville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
77.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $100,423
Avg net price $43,756/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 94

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore, PA 230.1 miles from Murrysville
  • 4 year
73.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 95%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,257
Avg net price $23,149/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Bryn Mawr College

Bryn Mawr, PA 230.8 miles from Murrysville
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
65.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 29%
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,217
Avg net price $31,759/yr
Tuition
In‑state$65,920
Out‑of‑state$65,920
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania space studies page.

Space Studies Wages Near Murrysville

Murrysville is part of the Pittsburgh, PA metro area (BLS area code 38300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Astronomers N/A PA statewide –
Physicists $224,160 Pittsburgh, PA $236,705
Aerospace Engineers $128,390 Pittsburgh, PA $135,576
Natural Sciences Managers $137,900 PA statewide $145,618
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $75,890 PA statewide $80,137
Engineers, All Other $112,420 Pittsburgh, PA $118,712
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $105,650 PA statewide $111,563
Physical Scientists, All Other $128,750 Pittsburgh, PA $135,956

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.

Murrysville at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 20,839 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $120,685 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 56.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 94.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited space studies schools are near Murrysville, PA?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering space studies programs near Murrysville. The closest is Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA (15.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus (97.1 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying space studies roles near Murrysville?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying space studies-related roles near Murrysville are: Physicists ($224,160), Natural Sciences Managers ($137,900), Physical Scientists, All Other ($128,750). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Pennsylvania statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Monroeville instead of Murrysville?

Monroeville, PA is 5.7 miles from Murrysville 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.

Is Murrysville an affordable place to study space studies?

Murrysville’s median household income of $120,685 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Murrysville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

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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Other Programs Available in Murrysville

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Murrysville:

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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