Bachelor of Science in
Astronomy and Astrophysics
The Bachelor of Science in Astronomy & Astrophysics has a strong fundamental basis in mathematics and physics and expands the domain of study beyond the solar system to galactic, extragalactic and cosmological scales to encompass exoplanets, stars and star clusters, galaxies, quasars and the fate of the universe.
State-of-the-Art Education
- Students have access to the largest university research telescope in the southeastern United States, as well as remote access to telescopes around the world.
A Leader
- The program is a member of the Southeastern Association for Research in Astronomy (SARA) and has been appointed the consortium’s lead administrative institution by its Board of Directors.
Research Opportunities
- Students participate in astrophysics research with the support of individual faculty and the Office of Undergraduate Research.
The Riddle Advantage
- Students have access to resources like the Hubble Space Telescope, Kepler Mission, Transiting Earth Survey Satellite, James Webb Space Telescope and other NASA and Natural Science Foundation-sponsored facilities.
Top Employers
- U.S. Navy Omitron Corporation
- Northrop Grumman
- Department of Energy
Graduates Pursue Graduate Training at:
- Princeton University
- Washington State University
- University of Georgia
- Georgia State University
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
- New Mexico State University
- Texas Tech University
- University of Oklahoma
- Kansas State University
- Purdue University
120 credits
Transfer Credit
- Varies by campus, program and more.
- Admissions will work one-on-one with you to maximize your transfer credit. For more info, complete a request for information form or contact admissions.
Estimated Costs
- Varies by campus, program and more.
- Scholarships and financial aid are available. For more info, complete a request for information form or contact admissions.
Campuses Offering Degree
- Daytona Beach, FL
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