How Much Money Astrophysicists Make

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The discussion centers on the financial prospects of astrophysicists, particularly those specializing in cosmology, and the implications for a future career in politics. Participants highlight that while astrophysicists can earn around $100,000 annually, the starting salary is often lower, and the demanding nature of the field leaves little time for political ambitions. The consensus is that pursuing a career in astrophysics may not align well with aspirations in politics due to time constraints and financial limitations. Ultimately, a passion for science should take precedence over monetary concerns.

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  • #31
I take back being nice-- "payed"? Screw science; shoot for politics!
 
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  • #32
Suggestion: Graduate High School!
 
  • #33
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/feature/salarywizard.shl

There is a "salary calculator" that you can play around with to see the median salaries of different scientist in different locations. For example, an astronomer here in Akron, Ohio was estimated at $88,049. However, I have no idea how accurate these results really are.
 
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  • #34
don't know if someone has said this

Well yawn I'm too tired to read all this but i did read some and why not teach professors make good money plus you will be helping ppl
 
  • #35
This post was almost 2 years old!
 
  • #36
Maxwell said:
This post was almost 2 years old!
:biggrin: And the reply was ungrammatical :biggrin:
 
  • #37
J77 said:
:biggrin: And the reply was ungrammatical :biggrin:

:smile:
The OP is probably gone by now
 
  • #38
Today everyone cares about money-unfortunatley. The road to politics is a long and dirty one, expand your mind and go into astrophysics!
 
  • #39
Scarborm said:
you may even find the cure for cancer! Then again, there already is one-- calcium-- but that is neither here nor there. (blasted drug industry)

Yeah, that's idiotic. I guess you've never seen a loved one die slowly of cancer or you probably wouldn't so flippantly spout nonsense about supplements of calcium curing cancer.
 

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