Astrophysics programs can teach students about the physical aspects of celestial bodies. In such a program, students may study various science and mathematics topics along with astronomy subjects, such as cosmology, stellar evolution, and planets.

Earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree is an academic achievement upon completing a series of courses over the course of three or four years. The subjects that are studied in order to earn this degree vary widely under the disciplines of the liberal arts and sciences.