If i recieved a 4 yr degree in astronomy what kind of job and pay would be the average for the profession?

Answer 1

Well, you'd actually get a degree from most colleges in physics, not astronomy. But from there, you would most likely continue your education by getting a PhD or DSc, and becoming an academic. You could also look for government jobs, like with NASA.

Answer 2

There are very, very few jobs for astronomers - forget about getting a job at a major university teaching astronomy without a Phd. With an undergraduate degree in astronomy you will not be prepared for any kind of job, other than generalized work......with the exception of wall street - should you be able to provide evidence that you are a math genius. With some education credits, you could be a high school math or science teacher. If astronomy is your love, be prepared for 6 years of post graduate work after college... and then if you're the best, you might land an instructor position in a decent university. All of the above pay about what a journeyman plumber makes, except for the wall street job... where the sky's the limit.

Answer 3

With a BA in Physics (not Astronomy) you might be able to join an astronomy team as one correlating photographs of the stars over different days or years. You really need a PhD to do any real work in Astronomy.

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Answer 4

There really aren't any jobs in astronomy if you don't have a PhD. I have a few friends working with only 4-year degrees, and both are data analysts - working on reducing someone else's data. It's boring and it doesn't pay well - $30,000 a year. If you want to work in astronomy, get a PhD - that pays $80,000 to $120,000 a year, and is much more interesting - you do your own research.

Answer 5

If you are looking to get rich find another career.

Answer 6

Don't think about money, if you look at the stars:))