I’m moving to Oregon next year and am looking to get a degree in astrophysics. Where I move will depend on what school (if any) offers at least an undergrad program in said field. Do you know of any that do? And if not, what would be the best option for a school in that part of the country? I currently reside in Colorado and know that CU offers a great astrophysics program but I would prefer to not remain in this state any longer.
Unfortunately I’m also having to consider my husbands career in tattooing, thus have a much smaller range of where I can move to.
Google “astrophysics degree Oregon”
I have and haven’t had much luck. I know that OU offers a degree in physics, but none in astronomy. Would it be a good idea to get my undergrad in physics and work on my specialty at wherever I go for my grad degree?
I have and haven’t had much luck. I know that OU offers a degree in physics, but none in astronomy. Would it be a good idea to get my undergrad in physics and work on my specialty at wherever I go for my grad degree?
People say that it is generally better to get a B.S. in physics and then a more specialized PhD. Look for physics undergrad degrees that have a concentration or several classes available in astrophysics. I don’t know anything about Oregon colleges, unfortunately.
Are you a transfer student?
I attended CU for a couple of years majoring in physics several years ago and have considered going back for the next year or 2 and then transferring. So no not currently, but there is potential for that.
CU is certainly a good place for physics. But, it sounds like you have reasons for wanting to move. It seems like good astronomy/astrophysics programs have a tendency to be in places that are good for observing the night sky. For example, AZ and NM. Oregon is not one of those places except possibly for eastern Oregon, which is not very populated.