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Sir, I am doing B.Sc Physics and want to know what is the options to become an Astrophysicist in USA? Is it compulsory to have an Engineering degree to be an Astrophysicist? Best universities in USA for it?

Candidates those who have completed their Bachelors degree studying Physics as a subject from a recognized University can apply for the MS course in Astrophysics from USA.

Below I have mentioned some of the Universities in USA offering MS course in Astrophysics, just have a look over it.

List of Universities offering MS course in Astrophysics in USA:-

Iowa State University
Address: Ames, IA 50011, USA

Rochester Institute of Technology
Address: 1 Lomb Memorial Dr, Rochester, NY 14623, USA
Phone: +1 585-475-2411

Ohio University
Address: Athens, OH 45701, USA
Phone: +1 740-593-1000

Michigan State University
Address: 220 Trowbridge Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA


Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Address: 1 Hairpin Dr, Edwardsville, IL 62025, USA

Tufts University
Address: 419 Boston Ave, Medford, MA 02155‎, USA
Phone: +1 617-628-5000

Boston University
Address: Boston, MA 02215, USA
Phone: +1 617-353-2000

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus
Address: Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
Phone: +1 612-625-5000

Yes, definitely a B.Sc Physics can study higher studies (Master's degree course) in Astrophysics course from USA. Those candidates, who have completed/passed bachelor's degree in Physics from any recognized university are eligible to do Master's degree course in the relevant discipline in USA. No it is not compulsory to have an Engineering degree to become an Astrophysicist. In order to become an Astrophysicist, you must have to complete PhD course in Astrophysics and do research work in the field.
Below I have listed name of universities in USA which offer Masters degree course in Astrophysics course:
>University of Minnesota
Address: Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
Phone: +1 612-625-5000
>Ohio University
Address: Athens, OH 45701, USA
Phone: +1 740-593-1000
>Boston University
Address: Boston, MA 02215, USA
Phone: +1 617-353-2000
>Tufts University
Address: 419 Boston Ave, Medford, MA 02155‎, USA
Phone: +1 617-628-5000
>Rochester Institute of Technology
Address: 1 Lomb Memorial Dr, Rochester, NY 14623, USA
Phone: +1 585-475-2411