Astrophysics Degree

The astrophysics degree program at Illinois Institute of Technology prepares students for the study of theoretical and observational structures, properties, and behaviors of stars, star systems and clusters, the life cycles of stars, and other related phenomena that occur in space. Students who graduate the astrophysics degree program will have gained knowledge in courses such as cosmology, plasma kinetics, stellar physics, galactic structure theory, convolution and non-equilibrium radiation transfer theory, non-Euclidean geometrics, and relativistic astronomy. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer astrophysics degrees.

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Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT)

305 N West Street, Olney, IL

Illinois Institute of Technology provides a variety of degree programs for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Chicago, Illinois and operated as a private institution. Enrollment at Illinois Institute of Technology is nearly 7,800 per year.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Engineering
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Computer And Information Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Most common scores among students accepted to IIT are in the range of 24 - 31 on the ACT, or 1666 - 1988 on the SAT. 64% of those students that apply are accepted to IIT, of which 29% choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $38,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $5,900. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements.

The Illinois Institute of Technology Scarlet Hawks participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NAIA organization. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)
• Soccer (NAIA Division I)
• Swimming and Diving (NAIA Division I)

To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.iit.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Astrophysics Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. IIT offers a bachelor's degree program in astrophysics.

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Natural Sciences Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, natural sciences managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.3% from 2014 to 2024

Astronomers

Description

Observe, research, and interpret astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge or apply such information to practical problems.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, astronomers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.8% from 2014 to 2024

Physicists

Description

Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, physicists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.9% from 2014 to 2024

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in the physical sciences, except chemistry and physics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).