Occupations/19-2011.00
Astronomers
Observe, research, and interpret astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge or apply such information to practical problems.
Usually a graduate or professional degree.
AI automation risk
60%
Mixed exposure
Human characteristics
36%
Fewer uniquely human demands
Task orientation
24%
More resilient
A day in this job
- Mostly human
Collaborate with other astronomers to carry out research projects.
- Mostly human
Mentor graduate students and junior colleagues.
- Mostly human
Supervise students' research on celestial and astronomical phenomena.
The tasks we can read here lean on people, judgment, or hands-on work. The AI risk number is still this job’s rank against other occupations.
Core tasks
- 01Analyze research data to determine its significance, using computers.
- 02Present research findings at scientific conferences and in papers written for scientific journals.
- 03Study celestial phenomena, using a variety of ground-based and space-borne telescopes and scientific instruments.
- 04Collaborate with other astronomers to carry out research projects.
- 05Mentor graduate students and junior colleagues.
- 06Supervise students' research on celestial and astronomical phenomena.
Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)
- Repeating same tasks2.30
- Degree of automation1.87
- Time sitting4.35
- Originality (ability)3.75
- Conflict situations2.04
- Hands-on objects/tools1.83
- Outdoors / weather1.70
- Disease exposure1.00
- Decision freedom4.83
Top abilities
- Written Expression4.12
- Written Comprehension4.12
- Oral Expression4.12
- Oral Comprehension4.12
- Inductive Reasoning4.12
- Deductive Reasoning4.12
- Number Facility4.00
- Mathematical Reasoning4.00
Essential skills
- Reading Comprehension4.25
- Active Listening4.00
- Writing4.12
- Speaking4.00
- Mathematics4.12
- Science4.25
- Critical Thinking4.12
- Active Learning4.00
- Learning Strategies3.75
- Monitoring3.38
CIP matches
Schools offering related programs
12 of 31 shown
Earnings are College Scorecard medians for that program, 1 and 2 years after completion. A dash means the Department suppressed the cell or the campus is not in the field file.
| Institution | Program | Tuition | Admit | Grad 6-yr | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI · Public | Astronomy 40.0201 | $11,200 | 49% | 89% | 1 yr $44,971 2 yr $26,353 Bachelor's · CIP 40.02 |
University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO · Public | Astronomy 40.0201 | $13,600 | 81% | 72% | 1 yr $42,123 2 yr $32,925 Bachelor's · CIP 40.02 |
University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA · Public | Astronomy 40.0201 | $17,400 | 64% | 83% | 1 yr $39,009 2 yr — Bachelor's · CIP 40.02 |
The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX · Public | Astronomy 40.0201 | $11,700 | 31% | 88% | 1 yr $37,779 2 yr $36,848 Bachelor's · CIP 40.02 |
University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA · Public | Astronomy 40.0201 | $13,800 | 9% | 92% | 1 yr $35,060 2 yr $36,848 Bachelor's · CIP 40.02 |
University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA · Public | Astronomy 40.0201 | $12,600 | 48% | 84% | 1 yr $33,993 2 yr — Bachelor's · CIP 40.02 |
Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN · Public | Astronomy 40.0201 | $9,700 | 71% | 62% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Bachelor's · CIP 40.02 |
University of Iowa Iowa City, IA · Public | Astronomy 40.0201 | $10,700 | 86% | 79% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Master's · CIP 40.02 |
Iowa State University Ames, IA · Public | Astronomy 40.0201 | $10,400 | 90% | 77% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Not reported |
University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA · Private nonprofit | Astronomy 40.0201 | $68,200 | 12% | 92% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Bachelor's · CIP 40.02 |
Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX · Public | Astronomy 40.0201 | $13,200 | 63% | 83% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Master's · CIP 40.02 |
Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY · Private nonprofit | Astronomy 40.0201 | $68,200 | 4% | 96% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Master's · CIP 40.02 |