Why Study Astronomy/Planetary Sciences?
Fascinated by the stars and cosmos? Our Astronomy major is the perfect fit for you. Learn about galactic and extragalactic astronomy, nuclear astrophysics, stellar astrophysics, and cosmology. Get involved with research projects alongside our faculty and gaze into the solar system and beyond at our Mount Stony Brook Observatory (on the roof of our Earth and Space Sciences Building). Our department hosts Astronomy Open Nights including lectures and viewings.
- Planetary Sciences
- Astronomy
- Galaxies
- Cosmology
Ready to take the next step?
SAMPLE COURSES:
- Astronomy Today
- The Search for Life in the Universe
- Stars and Radiation
- Science Fiction
ADMISSION INFO:
As a non-restricted major, there are no additional admission requirements for this program. Please review the general admission criteria related to how you are applying.
After Graduation
Your college decision isn't really about the next four years. We get it. It’s about what doors are opened by your degree and whether those opportunities are what you had envisioned for yourself. Nearly 95% of SBU grads are employed or go to professional or graduate school. Here's a snapshot of what life after graduation looks like for some of them.
CAREER OPTIONS:
- Research Associate
- Science Writer
- Fluids Systems Engineer
- Astronomy Data Specialist
RECENT EMPLOYERS:
- University of Washington
- ScienceBuzz
- Kennedy Space Center
- Middlebury College, VT
Interested in this Major?
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Chair: Axel Drees
Office: P-110 Graduate Physics
Phone: (631) 632-8100
University CodesSAT: 2548ACT: 2952FAFSA: 002838
