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Observe, research, and interpret astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge or apply such information to practical problems.



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$128.3k

Annual median Salary

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Education

Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).


64%

Post-doctoral training

27%

Doctoral degree

5%

Bachelor's degree

Careers

Typical Job Titles

Astronomer

Astrophysicist

Research Scientist

Scientist

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