Astronomy (BA)

UMass Amherst

A B.A. in astronomy is designed for students seeking careers in teaching, museum work, science writing, pre-med, etc.
CIP Code: 40.0201

Undergraduate Bachelors On-Campus / In-Person

Possible Career Paths

Natural Sciences Managers | Astronomers | Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

UMass Amherst

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is the largest public research university in New England. With more than 28,000 students and over 200 distinct academic programs – including highly ranked programs in business, computer science, health care and the social sciences – UMass Amherst is one of the most comprehensive institutions in the Northeast.