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Bachelor of Science - Astronomy

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Prescott Campus — Prescott, Arizona, United States

Study Level
Undergraduate · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
May 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 38,976
Application Fee
USD 50
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Program Description Through hands-on experiences with the instruments that unlock the secrets of the skies, students in the Bachelor of Science in Astronomy program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Prescott Campus can make precise observations of a variety of celestial objects. Prescott’s campus houses the Optical Observatory, newly upgraded with a computer-controlled 16-inch diameter telescope and professional-quality electronic camera. Students attend classes in dynamic, engineering-related labs and facilities, such as the Campus Observatory Complex, Cosmic Ray Laboratory, and Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO). Prescott’s campus has one of only a handful of Astronomy degree programs in the Western United States and its high altitude location away from large cities allows students to take advantage of equipment access on campus to view the nearest heavens, while peering up at the farthest reaches through access to the Hubble Space Telescope and research programs at NASA and the National Science Foundation. Diverse co-operative education (co-op)/internship opportunities are available for students interested in expanding their experiences. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects a 14% increase in physics and astronomy jobs between 2016 and 2026. In 2019, the median annual wage for astronomers and astrophysicists was $120,000. ERAU is proud to report that 94% of Embry-Riddle graduates are employed in their field or are continuing their education within a year of graduation, according to their most recent Alumni Survey.
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Credential
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

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Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 38,976
Application fee
USD 50
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
May 2027, May 2028, May 2029
Application deadline
1 March 2027
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Prescott Campus

Prescott, Arizona, United States

3700 Willow Creek Road Prescott, AZ

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
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About the Institution

The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University of today is the product of a long and prestigious history. In 1925, pilot John Paul Riddle met entrepreneur T. Higbee Embry, and together, they formed the Embry-Riddle Company to teach the adventurous to fly. This partnership was the beginning of a vision that has produced more than 140,000 alumni who drive innovation and keep the aerospace and related industries running safely and productively. By 1951, the school was named Embry-Riddle International School of Aviation, and it was living up to the moniker, as its reputation was expanding globally as st...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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