JobSOC 19-2011
Astronomers
Observe, research, and interpret astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge or apply such information to practical problems.
Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).
01.
Studied through
5 programs- Astronomy40.0201
- Astrophysics40.0202
- Planetary Astronomy and Science40.0203
- Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other40.0299
- Physics and Astronomy40.1101
02.
Draws on
- Physics5.0 of 5
- Mathematics4.9 of 5
- Computers and Electronics4.2 of 5
- English Language4.0 of 5
Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.