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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