What does a Astrophysicist do?

You research black holes, stars and the physics of the universe.

How much does a Astrophysicist earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 75'000, mid ~CHF CHF 100'000 per year (approximate).

Astrophysicist

Education & Social

Astrophysicists research the physical properties and processes of celestial bodies, galaxies and the universe. They use telescopes, satellite data and mathematical models to understand cosmic phenomena. In Switzerland, universities and CERN offer excellent research opportunities in this field.

Entry

~CHF 75'000

CHF 6'250/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 100'000

CHF 8'333/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 135'000

CHF 11'250/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration84 months

Your path to Astrophysicist

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Secondary School

You are here

High School4 years

Baccalaureate

📊 Grade average ~5.0 for admission (varies by canton)

Long-track (from grade 6)Short-track (from grade 8/9)Apprenticeship + BMS + Passerelle

University / ETH

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Master's degree

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Master's degree

Starting salary: CHF 75'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics9/10

🔬 Science10/10

💻 IT8/10

🔧 Manual1/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance6/10

🎨 Creativity7/10

🤝 Social Contact3/10

💪 Physical Demands1/10

📈 Career Growth6/10

🔮 Future Outlook8/10

🔥 Demand (current)1/10

✨ AI Risk4/10

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