University of Pittsburgh

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S., Ph.D.

Program Description:

In the Department of Physics and Astronomy, students seeking an MS degree in astronomy concentrate on the fundamentals of the field and are expected to demonstrate by examination their mastery of the discipline. Dissertation research for the PhD can be carried out in radioastronomy, astrophysics, positional astronomy, or astronomical instrumentation.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above