What can you do with a PhD in astrophysics?
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What can you do with a PhD in astrophysics?
Careers and Salaries for a PhD in Astrophysics
| Job Title | Median Salary (2019)* |
|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Researcher | $122,220 (physicists and astronomers) |
| Science Software Developer | $107,510 (software developers) |
| Astronomer | $114,590 |
| Atmospheric Scientist | $95,380 (atmospheric scientists, including meteorologists) |
Should I get a PHD to become an astronaut?
No matter the background, NASA wants its astronauts to have at least a bachelor’s degree in engineering, biological science, physical science or mathematics. Many astronauts have a master’s degree or even a Ph. D. in their field.
What degree do I need to become an astronaut?
Be able to pass the NASA long-duration flight astronaut physical. *The master’s degree requirement can also be met by: Two years (36 semester hours or 54 quarter hours) of work toward a doctoral program in a related science, technology, engineering or math field. A completed Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree.
Why do we need more astronauts?
As NASA continues to expand human exploration in our solar system, we will need more than the currently active astronauts to crew spacecraft bound for multiple deep-space destinations. NASA’s astronauts currently work as scientists on the International Space Station—a laboratory that orbits Earth approximately 240 miles above the planet’s surface.
Is it possible to be a successful scientist without a PhD?
Freeman Dyson is a “one in a million” kind of scientist, and a rare example of a successful scientist without a PhD. Getting a PhD is more important in terms of spending time at a place of science than obtaining a degree.
What is it like to do a PhD in aerospace engineering?
A PhD in aerospace engineering is actually much like a PhD in most any area of STEM in that you’re trained to do research. And you learn a lot about a particular field. The latter part I would argue could just as easily be accomplished by doing a master’s and/or some on-the-job training, so the more important part is the independent research bit.