Astronomy B.A.

Syracuse University

The astronomy degree provides an introduction to the study of the cosmos, from the scale of the solar system to the Universe as a whole, and uses physics to analyze planets, stars and black holes. Strengthen your quantitative reasoning skills and solve problems with experimentation, simulation and analytical methods.Work within one of our active and exciting research groups featuring state-of-the-art computational resources and well-equipped laboratories.Enjoy small-group instruction with distinguished faculty.Get involved with the Society of Physics Students, a student-run organization that provides a community for our students to engage with their peers both academically and socially.Become a peer coach to gain education skills while helping us teach introductory courses in physics and astronomy.

College of Arts and Sciences