How Much Money Astrophysicists Make

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The discussion revolves around the intersection of pursuing a career in astrophysics, particularly cosmology, and the desire to enter politics later in life. Participants express skepticism about the feasibility of transitioning from a science career to a political one, emphasizing that successful political careers often require significant financial resources and connections, which may not be attainable through a typical astrophysics career. The average salary for astrophysicists is mentioned, with figures around $40,000 to $50,000 as starting pay, and the notion that a successful political career typically demands early entry and substantial funding for campaigns. There is a consensus that if the primary motivation for entering politics is financial gain, it may lead to dissatisfaction in both fields. The conversation also touches on the importance of passion for science and the challenges of balancing a demanding career in astrophysics with aspirations in politics. Ultimately, participants suggest that if one is deeply committed to cosmology, it might be better pursued as a hobby rather than a career if politics is the ultimate goal.
  • #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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