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Studies the origin, evolution, and physical properties of celestial objects including stars, galaxies, black holes, and planetary systems. Students use observational telescopes, spectroscopy, and computational modeling to analyze astrophysical data. Graduates pursue research careers at observatories, NASA, space agencies, and universities, or apply quantitative skills in data science and finance.
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Cal State East Bay
Public UniversityHayward, CA · $11,610/yr · 65% admit
Cal State Dominguez Hills
Public UniversityCarson, CA · $11,610/yr · 65% admit
Cal State Stanislaus
Public UniversityTurlock, CA · $11,610/yr · 65% admit
Cal State San Bernardino
Public UniversitySan Bernardino, CA · $11,610/yr · 65% admit
Cal State Los Angeles
Public UniversityLos Angeles, CA · $11,610/yr · 65% admit
Cal State Channel Islands
Public UniversityCamarillo, CA · $11,610/yr · 65% admit
Cal State Northridge
Public UniversityNorthridge, CA · $11,610/yr · 65% admit
Cal State Bakersfield
Public UniversityBakersfield, CA · $11,610/yr · 65% admit
Cal State San Marcos
Public UniversitySan Marcos, CA · $11,610/yr · 65% admit
Brown University
Private UniversityProvidence, RI · $71,412/yr · 5% admit
UNC Greensboro
Public UniversityGreensboro, NC · $11,610/yr · 65% admit
Trinity College Connecticut
Private UniversityHartford, CT · $43,250/yr · 68% admit
Haverford College
Private UniversityHaverford, PA · $70,688/yr · 12% admit
Benedictine University Mesa
Private UniversityLisle, AZ · $43,250/yr · 68% admit
Indiana University Bloomington
Public UniversityBloomington, IN · $12,144/yr · 78% admit
University of California Santa Cruz
Public UniversitySanta Cruz, CA · $16,005/yr · 66% admit
Harvard University
Private UniversityCambridge, MA · $61,676/yr · 4% admit
Drake University
Private UniversityDes Moines, IA · $52,130/yr · 64% admit
University of Iowa
Public UniversityIowa City, IA · $11,283/yr · 84% admit
University of Pittsburgh
Public UniversityPittsburgh, PA · $14,770/yr · 89% admit
UC Davis
Public UniversityDavis, CA · $16,774/yr · 42% admit
Georgia Institute of Technology
Public UniversityAtlanta, GA · $12,058/yr · 14% admit
Ball State University
Public UniversityMuncie, IN · $11,082/yr · 86% admit
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Public UniversityUrbana, IL · $16,004/yr · 42% admit
Chico State University
Public UniversityChico, CA · $7,194/yr · 78% admit
Sacramento State University
Public UniversitySacramento, CA · $7,408/yr · 73% admit
Montana State University
Public UniversityBozeman, MT · $8,460/yr · 82% admit
University of Delaware
Public UniversityNewark, DE · $16,810/yr · 71% admit
Stony Brook University SUNY
Public UniversityStony Brook, NY · $10,931/yr · 49% admit
Iowa State University
Public UniversityAmes, IA · $10,787/yr · 89% admit
Texas A&M University
Public UniversityCollege Station, TX · $13,239/yr · 63% admit
New Mexico Tech
Public UniversitySocorro, NM · $8,244/yr · 29% admit
Montana Tech
Public UniversityButte, MT · $7,308/yr · 81% admit
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Public UniversityMinneapolis, MN · $17,214/yr · 80% admit
University of Wyoming
Public UniversityLaramie, WY · $7,768/yr · 97% admit
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Public UniversityFairbanks, AK · $8,736/yr · 72% admit
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Public UniversityLittle Rock, AR · $9,748/yr · 59% admit
University of Alaska Anchorage
Public UniversityAnchorage, AK · $7,738/yr · 73% admit
University of Minnesota
Public UniversityMinneapolis, MN · $14,526/yr · 75% admit
University of Arkansas
Public UniversityFayetteville, AR · $10,104/yr · 74% admit
University of Virginia
Public UniversityCharlottesville, VA · $14,726/yr · 11% admit
SUNY Geneseo
Public UniversityGeneseo, NY · $10,310/yr · 62% admit
SUNY New Paltz
Public UniversityNew Paltz, NY · $10,310/yr · 68% admit
North Carolina State University
Public UniversityRaleigh, NC · $9,101/yr · 45% admit
The Graduate Center CUNY
Public UniversityNew York City, NY · $9,000/yr · 30% admit
SUNY Plattsburgh
Public UniversityPlattsburgh, NY · $9,068/yr · 72% admit
SUNY Potsdam
Public UniversityPotsdam, NY · $9,068/yr · 73% admit
SUNY Purchase
Public UniversityPurchase, NY · $9,068/yr · 73% admit
Florida A&M University
Public UniversityTallahassee, FL · $5,785/yr · 21% admit
University of South Florida
Public UniversityTampa, FL · $6,410/yr · 43% admit
Field of Study
Science & Research
CIP Code
40.0201
Biochemistry
Investigates the chemical processes and molecular mechanisms that underlie living systems including metabolism, enzyme function, DNA replication, and protein structure. Students conduct laboratory research using techniques such as gel electrophoresis, HPLC, and mass spectrometry. Graduates work in pharmaceutical research, biotechnology, clinical laboratories, and medicine.
Biology
Life sciences and biological research
Chemistry
Chemical science and research
Epidemiology
Studies the distribution, determinants, and control of diseases and health conditions in human populations. Students learn biostatistics, study design, disease surveillance, and public health interventions. Graduates work at the CDC, WHO, state health departments, hospitals, and research universities as epidemiologists and public health scientists.
Food Science
Applies chemistry, biology, and engineering principles to the study of food composition, safety, processing, preservation, and sensory properties. Students conduct laboratory research on food quality, microbial safety, and product development. Graduates work in food manufacturing, regulatory agencies, quality assurance, and research and development at consumer packaged goods companies.
Geology
Studies the composition, structure, and history of the Earth including rocks, minerals, plate tectonics, volcanic activity, and geological hazards. Students conduct field mapping, laboratory analysis, and geospatial data interpretation. Graduates pursue careers in mining, oil and gas, environmental consulting, natural hazard assessment, and academic research.
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