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Studying the science of Astronomy and Astrophysics involves the structure, behavior and properties of planetary, galactic, and stellar phenomena occurring in outer space. Includes instruction in cosmology, plasma kinetics, stellar physics, convolution and non-equilibrium radiation transfer theory, This will include coursework in: cosmology, plasma kinetics, stellar physics, convolution and non-equilibrium radiation transfer theory, celestial mechanics, interstellar medium, atomic and molecular constituents of astronomical phenomena, planetary science, solar system evolution, and specific methodologies such as optical astronomy, radioastronomy, and theoretical astronomy.

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Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
University of California - Berkeley
Berkeley, CA		$31,022 25,534 41 Bachelor's (29), Master's (6),
Doctoral (6)
University of Colorado - Boulder
Boulder, CO		$28,186 27,069 36 Bachelor's (22), Master's (9),
Doctoral (5)
University of Washington
Seattle, WA		$24,367 28,575 30 Bachelor's (24), Master's (3),
Doctoral (3)
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA		$37,012 10,200 24 Bachelor's (6), Master's (6),
Doctoral (12)
California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA		$34,584 947 23 Bachelor's (5), Master's (10),
Doctoral (8)
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI		$27,343 36,489 22 Bachelor's (17), Master's (4),
Doctoral (1)
UCLA
Los Angeles, CA		$30,935 26,556 21 Bachelor's (13), Master's (3),
Doctoral (5)
Boston University
Boston, MA		$39,864 18,187 20 Bachelor's (9), Master's (4),
Doctoral (7)
Penn State
University Park, PA		$25,946 37,988 19 Bachelor's (13), Master's (2),
Doctoral (4)
UMass
Amherst, MA		$23,414 20,873 19 Bachelor's (14), Master's (2),
Doctoral (3)
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Astronomy and Astrophysics Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 2 0%
Associate 2 0%
Bachelor's 374 58%
Master's 131 20%
Doctoral 138 21%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 472 67%
Female 232 33%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 28 5%
Black or African American 6 1%
Hispanic or Latino 39 6%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 1 0%
White (Non-Hispanic) 482 79%
Other/Unknown 52 9%
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Astronomy and Astrophysics Internships

Job Title:Astronomy Instructors (Part-Time)
Description:MiraCosta College ASTRONOMY INSTRUCTORS (Part-Time) CLOSING DATE: Immediate opening POSITIONS AVAILABLE: The College has an immediate opening to teach ASTR 101 for the summer session, June 18 - July 26, 2012, on the Oceanside campus. The...
Company:MiraCosta College
Location:Oceanside, CA
Posted:4/27/2012
Source:HigherEdJobs
Job Title:Part-time Summer Lecturer - Physics and Astronomy - Intro to Astronomy
Description:The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Tufts University invites applications for a part-time lecturer position for Summer 2012 (July 3 -- August 10, 2012), to teach Introductory Astronomy. Applicants should have completed a PhD in...
Company:Tufts University - Medford
Location:Medford, MA
Posted:5/13/2012
Source:Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
Job Title:Astronomy, Part-Time Faculty (Non-Credit)
Description:Community College of Philadelphia is the largest public institution of higher education in the City. Since 1965, over 500,000 students have passed through our doors seeking associate's degrees, certificates, improved workplace skills and...
Company:Community College of Philadelphia
Location:Philadelphia, PA
Posted:4/10/2012
Source:HigherEdJobs
Job Title:Physics/Astronomy Instructor Part Time Pool
Description:Instructor in Physics/Astronomy Part Time Pool Ventura County Community College District This is a continuous open pool to fill part-time instructor positions at any of our three colleges (Oxnard, Moorpark, and Ventura) for the summer...
Company:Ventura County Community College District
Location:Ventura, CA
Posted:5/19/2012
Source:California Community Colleges Registry
Job Title:ASTRONOMY INSTRUCTORS (Part-Time)
Description:MiraCosta College ASTRONOMY INSTRUCTORS (Part-Time) CLOSING DATE: Immediate opening POSITIONS AVAILABLE: The College has an immediate opening to teach ASTR 101 for the summer session, June 18 July 26, 2012, on the Oceanside campus. The...
Company:MiraCosta Community College District
Location:Oceanside, CA
Posted:4/25/2012
Source:California Community Colleges Registry
Job Title:Instructor in Physics/Astronomy Part Time Pool
Description:Instructor in Physics/Astronomy Part Time Pool Ventura County Community College District This is a continuous open pool to fill part-time instructor positions at any of our three colleges (Oxnard, Moorpark, and Ventura) for the summer...
Company:Ventura County Community College District
Location:Ventura, CA
Posted:3/31/2012
Source:HigherEdJobs
Job Title:Deputy Division Director, Division of Astronomical Sciences, MPS
Description:Please DO NOT USE the APPLY ONLINE BUTTON when applying for this announcement. Your application material should be sent to the email address indicated in the How To Apply section below.This job opportunity announcement has been AMENDED to...
Company:National Science Foundation
Location:Arlington, VA
Posted:5/22/2012
Source:National Science Foundation
Job Title:Deputy Division Director, Division of Astronomical Sciences, MPS
Description:Please DO NOT USE the APPLY ONLINE BUTTON when applying for this announcement. Your application material should be sent to the email address indicated in theHow To Applysection below. This job opportunity announcement has been AMENDED to...
Company:Usajobs
Location:Arlington, VA
Posted:5/25/2012
Source:USAJOBS

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