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Overview for Astrophysics

A program that focuses on the theoretical and observational study of the structure, properties, and behavior of stars, star systems and clusters, stellar life cycles, and related phenomena. Includes instruction in cosmology, plasma kinetics, stellar physics, convolution and non-equilibrium radiation transfer theory, non-Euclidean geometries, mathematical modeling, galactic structure theory, and relativistic astronomy.

Careers for Astrophysics Majors

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

Colleges Offering a Major in Astrophysics

Top 1 Oklahoma Colleges with the highest percentage of Astrophysics among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Norman, OK
 4
(0.1%)
Less Selective$17,404 
1
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.