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Bachelor of Science in Astronomy and Astrophysics

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach Campus

USA,Florida

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 44,324/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 50

Application Fee

Jan 2026

Apply Date

USA, Florida

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1926

Total Students: 33,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1 Aerospace Boulevard, Daytona Beach, Florida 32114, USA

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Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Science in Astronomy and Astrophysics

Program Overview

The B.S. in Astronomy & Astrophysics at the Daytona Beach Campus has a strong fundamental basis in mathematics and physics. Housed in the Department of Physical Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences, 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.

The Department’s observatory facilities include an instrumented 1-meter telescope (the largest university research telescope in the southeastern U.S.). This and other high-caliber technologies are used in the laboratory components of the program. Two new spectrographs, fed by light from the 1-meter telescope, enable students to determine the temperatures, compositions, rotation rates, and speeds of stars, planets, nebulae and extragalactic objects.

As the lead member of the SARA, a group of 12 U.S. universities with similar goals for education and research in astronomy and astrophysics, students have remote access to telescopes around the globe. Through this partnership, ERAU faculty and students will have almost continuous access to nearly 90 percent of the sky.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will:

Apply knowledge of mathematics and science.
Analyze data derived from conducted experiments.
Solve scientific problems.
Communicate effectively.
Have knowledge of contemporary issues.
Show evidence of skills needed to enrich life through activities that enhance and promote lifelong learning in their career and personal life.
Make professional and ethical decisions

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

42 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2025		Not Available
may 2024		Closed
may 2025		Closed
jun 2024		Not Available
jul 2024		Closed
jul 2025		Closed
aug 2024		Closed
aug 2025		Closed
jan 2026		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 50

Tuition Fee

CAD 44,324 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach Campus

CAD 17,372 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 105.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Astronomy and Astrophysics Career Opportunities

Embry?Riddle astrophysics degree graduates often pursue graduate-level education in the field or find entry-level careers at Northrop Grumman, the Department of Energy, the U.S. Navy and Omitron, Inc.

Students earning an astronomy degree often pursue careers as:

Data Engineers
Software Engineers
Data Scientists

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.