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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