Also called: Planetarium Educator, Astronomy Educator
Leads live shows under a planetarium dome for school groups and families.
You dim the lights, fly the audience to Saturn using the dome's software, and answer questions from excited third-graders. Many presenters work at science museums or colleges.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's or associate degree in science; presenting skills.
Ways in: 4-year college, 2-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Astronomy, Physics, Education.
Growing about average. BLS does not project this specialty separately; rating estimated from related occupations.
Low risk for 10 years. Live shows that answer kids' questions under the dome are human performance.
Classes: Astronomy, Speech, Theater.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-9099.
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