Overview

Astronomy is unlike most sciences. We can’t bring celestial objects such as planets, stars, and galaxies into a laboratory. Instead, we use a clever combination of astronomical observations, physics principles, computer analysis and the human mind to understand how these distant objects work.

Key facts

Graduates of the Astronomy programme from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University are prepared to enter a variety of industrial and basic science applications, as well as graduate programmes in related fields.

As one of only a few small, private institutions with an Astronomy programme, Embry‑Riddle offers plenty of advantages, including faculty ties to major resources, such as the Hubble Space Telescope, and major research programmes sponsored by NASA and the National Science Foundation.

Students also frequently work one-on-one with faculty on research projects and activities.

Careers and opportunities

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects a 14% increase in physics and astronomy jobs between 2016 and 2026. The 2021 median annual wage for astronomers and astrophysicists was $147,450, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The University is proud to report that 94% of Embry‑Riddle graduates are employed in their field or are continuing their education within a year of graduation, according to our most recent Alumni Survey.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physics

Computational Methods in the Physical Sciences

Modern Physics

Electricity and Magnetism

Techniques of Observational Astronomy

Astrophysics

Quantum Mechanics

Complex Variables

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Prescott, United States

Disciplines

Astronomy & Space Sciences View 250 other Bachelors in Astronomy & Space Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Application and Application Fee: $50 application fee

All International undergraduate applicants who have any educational experience outside the United States may be required to provide an official evaluation in English including the cumulative grade-point average. High school students are required to have a document-by-document evaluation

Students with university credit are also required to have a course-by-course evaluation. Students who have not taken college courses or who have taken less than 30 hours of college coursework must submit an official high school transcript from all high schools attended

Foreign credential evaluations are not needed for the following students: students who have attended an IB Program, students who have attended a high school with U.S. Regional Accreditation or students who have attended an American International School

All international students must provide a copy of his or her valid passport for immigration purposes

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

46026 USD / year

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Out-of-State

44160 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

44160 USD / year

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Living costs

Prescott

United States

960 - 1440 USD / month

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