Program Overview

Graduate Program in Astronomy and Astrophysics

The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics has one of the largest and most productive graduate programs in the country. Students receive intensive training to prepare them for careers in academia, public education and outreach, and private industry.

Program Requirements

Our graduate students are trained for scientific and educational leadership via a mix of advanced courses and innovative research. Only students planning to obtain a PhD are admitted to the program.

Research Programs

Graduate students can pursue research in a wide variety of topics, from investigating the large-scale structure of the universe to detecting and characterizing exoplanets.

Inclusive Environment

The Department and the Eberly College of Science are committed to a safe and supportive environment for all people, including underrepresented or marginalized groups.

Employment Opportunities

Our graduates go on to a wide range of employment opportunities, such as postdoctoral and faculty appointments at major academic institutions and national laboratories, research positions in computational environments associated with space missions, and faculty appointments at teaching colleges.

Resources

• Graduate Courses
• Graduate Bulletin
• Graduate Student Council
• Graduate Student Handbook

College Resources

• Administrative Offices
• Communications
• Data Services
• Employment Opportunities
• Facilities
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Information Technology
• Instruction and Curricula
• Research Administration
• Resources

Offices and Centers

• Grove Center for Excellence in Science Education
• Office for Innovation
• Office for Undergraduate Students
• Office of Development and Alumni Relations
• Office of Diversity and Inclusion
• Office of Science Engagement
• Office of Science Outreach

Student Programs

• Academic Advising
• Co-op
• Education Abroad
• Internship
• Undergraduate Research