The UMass Astronomy Department offers students a wide variety of courses, innovative learning styles, and research experiences and facilities.

What are the possibilities with an Astronomy degree?

Continue to an Advanced Degree. Our department offers an extensive program in astrophysics to prepare students who want to become professional astronomers. This includes a thorough background in physics, and advanced courses in astronomical observations and astrophysical theory.

Careers in the Space Sciences. Many astronomy majors go directly into positions at NASA research centers and industry. We offer a flexible program tailored to your specific interests and goals, highlighted by a strong technical preparation in research, computing, and laboratory skills.

Science Teaching and other Careers. Astronomy incorporates elements of all the sciences, providing an excellent basis for science education, science writing, and work at museums and planetariums. The skills of scientific deduction developed in astronomy even make it an interesting alternative to prepare for medical or law school.

For further information, contact:
Professor Steve Schneider
517K Lederle Graduate Research Center
(413) 545-2076
schneider, domain: astro.umass.edu.