San Diego ,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Astronomy in San Diego United States | San Diego State University
San Diego State University
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San Diego United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
17,812
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Department of Astronomy offers a rigorous graduate program culminating in a Master of Science degree in astronomy. Designed for those planning to continue toward a Ph.D. in Astronomy or Physics, our curriculum provides essential research opportunities, advanced coursework, and personalized guidance to enhance doctoral readiness. Graduates emerge fully qualified for diverse astrophysics careers in industry, observatories, or space mission operations.
Beyond academic training, our M.S. program emphasizes hands-on experience through teaching roles and public engagement activities. It also prepares graduates for lecturer positions at San Diego State University and qualifies them for tenure-track faculty appointments at community colleges.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
You will be asked to list the institutions you attended, dates of attendance, and any degrees earned. You will be asked to provide any test scores available or dates of any future tests. Graduate applicants with international coursework are required to submit transcripts (academic) and proof of degree (diploma/degree certificate) both in the original-language and an English translation, from all post-secondary schools attended, to Graduate Admissions. Transcripts/grade reports are required from all post-secondary schools attended. The student must have earned at least 30 units of coursework listed on the official program of study with a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Review the graduate requirements by Country web page for country-specific information. Failure to submit the required country-specific documents listed will result in your application being canceled. Official transcripts have been received indicating English as the principal language of instruction. All graduate and post-baccalaureate applicants (regardless of citizenship status) applying to SDSU from an international institution where the medium of instruction was not English must submit one of the following as proof of English proficiency:
TOEFL minimum score of 80 iBT, 550 PBT. IELTS overall score of 6.5 or higher.
TOEFL minimum score of 80 iBT, 550 PBT. IELTS overall score of 6.5 or higher.
Tuition
USD
17,812