The astrophysics concentration is designed to provide students with the background necessary to pursue both advanced degrees and technical jobs?at ground and space-based observatories. ?These skills are also applicable to careers at?planetariums and museums, as well as with national defense contractors and commercial satellite and spaceflight organizations.

Careers in astrophysics are increasingly entering the domain of ?big data?. ?Students are therefore encouraged to take courses?in both?Computer Science and Statistics, as well as in Physics and Astronomy.