Astronomy/Physics
The branch of science that deals withcelestial objects, space, and the physical
universe as a whole-Merriam-Webster
Astronomy majors learn manyvaluable mathematical,
programming, and problemsolving abilities that they can
use in many differentoccupations.
Physics majors study and researchabout how matter and energy interactwith each other and with themselves.There are many fields in physics that
each take a unique perspective.
A science that deals with matter and theway they act on each other in heat, light,
electricity, and sound-Merriam-Webster
Many times, astronomy and physics have jobs that tend tooverlap due to the similar concepts that govern both field.
Aerospace Engineer
Bachelor's Degree
$100,000
Aerospace engineers design,build, and create new
technologies for machinesrelating to air/space and aircraft.
The government is one of themain industries for this field.
7%salary J ob growth
Note: All job growth statistics refer to the projected percent change in employment from 2012 to 2022. Allsalaries listed are median job salaries not starting salaries.
Science/technical writers help userswith products by making diagrams,
manuals, textbooks, and othersupporting documents to
communicate complex and technicalinformation more easily.
Science/Technical Writer
Bachelor's Degree
15%J ob growth
$65,500salary
Research Assistant
Bachelor's Degree
$25,622
Research assistant positionsare great ways to gain
experience for higher and moreadvanced positions. Skills are
solidified and built upon in thesepositions.
variessalary J ob growth
Computer Systems Analyst
Bachelor's DegreeComputer systems analysts
create solutions for computer-related systems after thorough
analyses in regards to theirefficiency and efficacy.
$79,6 08salary J ob growth
25%
Astronomer
ph.dThere are theoretical and applied
astronomers. Research andacademic curiosity drive
astronomy students to becomeany type of astronomer.
Experience in the field is needed.
salary
$9 6,406 10%J ob growthJ ob growth
Varies
Becoming a professor takes extraeducation and research, especiallyin astronomy because of the lackof openings. Once one becomes aprofessor, though, the possibilities
in research are endless.
$94,310
Professor
salary
PH.D
Physicist
PH.d
Physicists conductresearch to validate or
create new theories aboutthe way energy and matterinteract. They explore thefundamentals of science.
$106,840
salary
10%
J ob growth
Note: Please come into the Career Design Center for additional career counseling on jobs in these two fields.
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