Bachelor of Science - Astrophysics

Lycoming College

One College Place, Williamsport, PA, Williamsport, USA

60656

Last updated: 16/09/2024

About Bachelor of Science - Astrophysics

The study of astrophysics combines coursework in astronomy, physics, chemistry, computer science, and mathematics to give students a clearer understanding of how planets and stars and their environments develop and how the forces of nature continually transform the universe. Astrophysics majors will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in astrophysics in just four years, prepared for graduate-level studies or a career that uses their research, data analysis and problem-solving skills. Students majoring in astrophysics often pursue work with high-tech corporations such as NASA, Boeing, and Lockheed Martin; educational programming work for planetariums and museums; or in research and development labs.

Student Opportunities:

Learn how to use a scanning electron microscope as part of their coursework and for research.
Conduct physics research alongside faculty members.
Gain valuable teaching experience as a laboratory assistant or a course tutor.
Operate students state-of-the-art Detwiler Planetarium and conduct planetarium shows for the public.
Volunteer in the nonlinear and complex systems research laboratory doing research about machine learning, astrophysics, or combustion as part of an international collaboration.
Pursue a competitive internship with local and national companies.
Publish with faculty in research journals and present at professional conferences.
Work toward induction into Sigma Pi Sigma National Physics Honor Society.

Graduate Outcomes:

More than half of all astronomy and physics majors continue their education at graduate schools. Those students who decide to enter the workforce upon graduation find employment relating to their major, ranging from teaching to industrial research and positions in government labs.
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Tuition (1st year)

$21,166.00 USD

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Cost and Duration

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Average Graduate Diploma

4 Year Bachelor's Degree

Cost of Living

$16,277.00 USD / Year

Gross Tuition

$48,771.00 USD / First Year

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Bachelor of Science - Astrophysics

About Bachelor of Science - Astrophysics

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