PhD in Astronomy

Class Profile

Class Size

20

Average Age

29

Average Work Experience

4 Years

Diversity

Others:

45%

New England:

25%

Midwest:

15%

South:

10%

West:

5%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

88%

Top recruiters

Genentech

Illinois Institute of Technology

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

European Space Agency

SpaceX

Tetra Tech

Comcast

Canadian Space Agency

GKN Aerospace

Collins Aerospace

Headspace

Talkspace

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$60,000 / year

Overall Cost

$75,000 / year

FAQs

• Q. Do I have to take the GRE?

  

  A. — Submission of official GRE General Test scores is no longer mandatory for the Department of Astronomy. However, if an applicant feels as though their General GRE score is important to their application, scores can be submitted using institution code 3087. General GRE score submission is completely optional.

• Q. Where do I submit supplemental admissions materials?

  

  A. — Supplementary application materials should be sent to: Admissions Office Graduate School of Arts & Sciences Boston University 705 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 112 Boston, MA 02215

• Q. What is the deadline for submitting an application to the Astronomy PhD program?

  

  A. — December 15

• Q. Do you accept applications for Spring admission?

  

  A. — Applications for admission to the Astronomy PhD program are for Fall admission only.