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Astronomy focuses on the planetary, galactic, and stellar phenomena occurring in outer space. Students will complete courses in: celestial mechanics, cosmology, stellar physics, galactic evolution, quasars, stellar distribution and motion, and interstellar medium among possible others.

Top Schools For Astronomy Programs

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Yale University

Least Selective:
University of Wyoming

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Ohio State University

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California Institute of Technology

Most Expensive:
Union College

Least Expensive:
El Camino College

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Yale University

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Swarthmore College

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Mount Holyoke College

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
University of Washington
Seattle, WA		$24,367 28,575 30 Bachelor's (24), Master's (3),
Doctoral (3)
University of Colorado - Boulder
Boulder, CO		$28,186 27,069 22 Bachelor's (22)
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)
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA		$37,012 10,200 18 Master's (6), Doctoral (12)
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI		$34,937 26,208 17 Bachelor's (5), Master's (5),
Doctoral (7)
Maryland
College Park, MD		$24,831 26,922 17 Bachelor's (11), Master's (2),
Doctoral (4)
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL		$34,430 4,880 17 Bachelor's (11), Master's (5),
Doctoral (1)
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA		$31,872 15,550 15 Bachelor's (7), Master's (3),
Doctoral (5)
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Astronomy Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 6 1%
Associate 2 0%
Bachelor's 228 50%
Master's 112 25%
Doctoral 109 24%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 297 65%
Female 160 35%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 16 4%
Black or African American 4 1%
Hispanic or Latino 24 6%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 1 0%
White (Non-Hispanic) 311 80%
Other/Unknown 32 8%
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Astronomy Internships

Job Title:Lecturer (Physics & Astronomy)
Description:The Department of Physics and Astronomy is seeking a full-time Lecturer to teach Introductory Physics and Astronomy courses beginning 13 August 2012. This is a non-tenure track 3-year position with a 9-month academic year appointment and...
Company:University of Nebraska-lincoln
Location:Lincoln, NE
Posted:4/30/2012
Source:University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Job Title:Physics and Astronomy - Non-Tenure Track Faculty Vacancy Pool
Description:The Physics and Astronomy department maintains a vacancy pool of qualified persons interested in teaching positions. In anticipation of possible openings throughout the academic year and summer sessions, applications are accepted...
Company:Western Washington University
Location:Bellingham, WA
Posted:2/17/2012
Source:Western Washington University
Job Title:Astronomy Lecturer and Outreach Director
Description:The University of Oregon Physics Department is seeking qualified applicants for a combined position as an Astronomy Lecturer/Education and Public Outreach (EPO) Director to start in summer or fall of 2012. The successful applicant may be...
Company:University of Oregon
Location:Eugene, OR
Posted:11/28/2011
Source:University of Oregon
Job Title:Astronomy Tutoring/Teaching
Description:I am looking for a tutor for my freshman daughter who will be attending Ole Miss the first summer session (May 30-June 29). She will be taking Psychology 101 and Astronomy. astronomy Tutoring & Teaching opportunities available in Oxford,...
Company:Wyzant Tutoring
Location:Oxford, MS
Posted:5/23/2012
Source:WyzAnt Tutoring
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:3/21/2012
Source:New England HERC
Job Title:Adjunct Faculty, Astronomy
Description:Elgin Community College Elgin, IL Adjunct Faculty, Astronomy Elgin Community College (ECC) is a comprehensive, fully accredited community college located in Elgin, Illinois, one of its most rapidly growing cities. Our district encompasses...
Company:Elgin Community College
Location:Elgin, IL
Posted:3/22/2012
Source:Academic Careers Online
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

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