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Overview for Astronomy

A general program that focuses on the planetary, galactic, and stellar phenomena occurring in outer space. Includes instruction in celestial mechanics, cosmology, stellar physics, galactic evolution, quasars, stellar distribution and motion, 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.

Careers for Astronomy Majors

A major in Astronomy is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Astronomy

Top 2 California Colleges with the highest percentage of Astronomy among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
 3
(0.1%)
Most Selective$37,693 
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
 3
(0.0%)
Highly Selective$13,924 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.