Ph.D. in Astronomy

The average completion time for a Ph.D. in Astronomy is 4 - 6 years. The curriculum includes original research leading to a dissertation in addition to rigorous training in subjects like astrophysics, cosmology, stellar astronomy, and planetary science. Ph.D. candidates become proficient in data analysis, scientific communication, and observational methods. Graduates are equipped for jobs in academia, research facilities, space agencies, and the business community, where they will further our knowledge of the galaxy through inventive discoveries.