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College Selection for Students Interested in a Career in Astronomy

-- Sarah | June 21, 2024

Question:

My daughter is in high school and wants to study astronomy or astrophysics in college. How do we know what college with these programs would be a good fit? How do you compare the colleges that offer astronomy?

-- Sarah

Answer:

We have answered quite a few questions regarding careers in astronomy over the years through this blog which you might find useful to review. Just enter “careers” in the search box at the entry level for our blog. In general, most budding astronomers pursue majors in physics, so any college with a good undergraduate physics program would likely be a good place for a student ultimately interested in a career in astronomy.

-- Jeff Mangum

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