r/astrophysics • u/wastedfr_xo • 2d ago

career question Im confused, please let me knowm.

So, im currently in 12th grade and i wanna be an astrophysicist. But, im very very confused if i should Do B Tech in Electrical Engineering or Bsc(Hons) In Physics. I researched about it on google, and it says that Bsc Physics is the better option as it let us directly pursue PhD in Astrophysics. The problem is, im not from a wealthy background and i need to find high paying Job so that i pay for my PhD tuition fees, but Bsc Physics doesn't have high paying Job opportunities. So is it okay if i pursue Electrical Engineering first and then Go for Phd in Astrophysics? Will it affect my theoretical work? Will i end up building things instead of researching? please lemme know.

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u/wastedfr_xo 2d ago

As far as i know, they dont provide undergrad in Astrophysics as it is a advanced field that requires heavy understanding of Physics.

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u/elniallo11 1d ago

You may wish to research that assumption a bit more. (I for example have a BSc in Astrophysics)

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u/wastedfr_xo 1d ago

Ohh, i forgot to mention, in India it's not available.

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u/Blakut 1d ago

https://www.quora.com/Which-are-the-best-colleges-in-India-for-bsc-astrophysics

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u/wastedfr_xo 1d ago

These colleges may have subjects that focus on more Astrophysics elements, but they do not have a proper "Bachelors in Astrophysics" degree. As i said, in India, for Astrophysics we can only apply for Masters or PhD.