What can I do with a degree(s) in astrophysics?

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A degree in astrophysics can lead to various career paths, but securing a job as an engineer or researcher outside of astrophysics is challenging. Competing for engineering positions in the US with an astrophysics background is difficult, as hiring managers typically prefer candidates with specific engineering skills. While some astrophysics graduates may possess relevant skills, the rarity of such opportunities makes it essential to align one's qualifications with the demands of the engineering field.

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Can I get a job as an engineer or as a researcher, other than astrophysicist, with a degree(s) in astrophysics?
 
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It would be difficult to compete for an engineering job in the US with an astrophysics degree. It would be the rare or desperate hiring manager who would give you an interview. Then you would need the specific engineering skills they were looking for (which you might have, depending on the field and your background).
 

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