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BA Astronomy

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Lehigh University

Program Overview

The bachelor of arts degree in astronomy is intended for students who desire a broad background in astronomy, mathematics and physics but do not plan to do graduate work in astrophysics. With this broad background, the student is well prepared in many fields of endeavor, including planetarium and museum work, teaching astronomy at colleges and universities, secondary education, science writing, or, in fact, in many professions in which the ability to learn is critical.

Program Key Stats

$50940 (Annual Cost)



22 %

Eligibility Criteria

3.3
30
68

1400
6.5
79

Additional Information & Requirements

Common Application and Lehigh Questions and Writing Supplement, School Report (including counselor recommendation) and Official High School Transcript, Teacher Recommendation (one), Midyear Report Forms, Test scores: ACT, SAT, IELTS, TOEFL

Career Options

  • Astrophysicist
  • Research Space Scientist
  • Research Oceanographer
  • Physical Scientist
  • Lecturer
  • Environmental Program Specialist
  • IDL & Python Programmer

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