Astronomy

UMass Amherst

The Astronomy Department at UMass offers an opportunity to pursue a PhD program in a wide range of theoretical and experimental topics in astrophysics. Students have access to a variety of internal research facilities and instrumentation programs.
CIP Code: 40.0201

Graduate Doctorate On-Campus / In-Person

Possible Career Paths

Natural Sciences Managers | Astronomers | Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

UMass Amherst

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is the largest public research university in New England. With more than 28,000 students and over 200 distinct academic programs – including highly ranked programs in business, computer science, health care and the social sciences – UMass Amherst is one of the most comprehensive institutions in the Northeast.