Pursue a Bachelor of Science in Astrophysics at Lycoming College. Gain hands-on experience and prepare for a stellar career. Apply now!
The study of astrophysics combines coursework in astronomy, physics, chemistry, computer science, and mathematics to give students a clearer understanding of how planets and stars and their environments develop and how the forces of nature continually transform the universe. Astrophysics majors will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in astrophysics in just four years, prepared for graduate-level studies or a career that uses their research, data analysis and problem-solving skills. Students majoring in astrophysics often pursue work with high-tech corporations such as NASA, Boeing, and Lockheed Martin; educational programming work for planetariums and museums; or in research and development labs. Student Opportunities: Learn how to use a scanning electron microscope as part of their coursework and for research. Conduct physics research alongside faculty members. Gain valuable teaching experience as a laboratory assistant or a course tutor. Operate students state-of-the-art Detwiler Planetarium and conduct planetarium shows for the public. Volunteer in the nonlinear and complex systems research laboratory doing research about machine learning, astrophysics, or combustion as part of an international collaboration. Pursue a competitive internship with local and national companies. Publish with faculty in research journals and present at professional conferences. Work toward induction into Sigma Pi Sigma National Physics Honor Society. Graduate Outcomes: More than half of all astronomy and physics majors continue their education at graduate schools. Those students who decide to enter the workforce upon graduation find employment relating to their major, ranging from teaching to industrial research and positions in government labs. Bringham Young University Catholic University of America Clemson University Drexel University George Mason University George Washington University Tufts University University of Cincinnati University of Virginia ITT Exelis L3 Communications NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Nuclear Navy
