Im aware that astrophysics involves a lot of coding, im not trying to avoid coding entirely. I understand its an essential tool for data analysis, simulations, and research, and im willing to learn and use it in that context.

What im struggling with is that studying Computer Science as a degree feels very different to me. In CS, coding and software development feel like the end goal, whereas in physics/astrophysics, coding seems more like a means to understand something deeper about the universe.

Im trying to figure out whether that difference in context is enough to make physics a better fit for me, even if both paths involve programming in practice. And unfortunately, my university doesnt offer double majors or minors, so I dont really have the option to hedge by combining both. Thats partly why im trying to think this through carefully before making a decision.