MS Astronomy

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign

Program Overview

The Department of Astronomy offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. The goal of the graduate program in astronomy is to provide broadly based training in modern astrophysics and astronomy for a small and carefully selected student body. Individually designed programs involving close contact with faculty members are encouraged, and an understanding of fundamental principles and techniques and their applications to research problems of current interest is emphasized. Students are expected to acquire a solid knowledge of modem physics as well as of general astronomy. A major objective is to maintain an exciting intellectual environment in which students can develop their scientific creativity and their enthusiasm for astronomy.

Program Key Stats

$30356 (Annual cost)
$ 90



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Eligibility Criteria

3.0
4 Year

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Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Analyst
  • Astronomer
  • Climatologist
  • Astrophysicist

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