I would like to be a Cosmologist (though I may end up in another field of astrophysics), and it is possible that I will take that knowledge and become a professor at a University. Cosmologists study the entire universe and its history, as well as creation and evolution. They may come up with ideas on the universe like dark energy theories and then support it with scientific data and do experiments on it. Cosmologists may have to do complex mathematical equations to help support the data that they find and then present their findings at scientific conferences or lectures. To publish proven ideas, Cosmologists may write scientific papers that are published in Science Journals.

The job outlook for a Cosmologists is growing at a pretty average rate, of about 10%. A Cosmologist pays a median of $106,360 per year, though the lowest 10% earns only $57,640. The required college background is a doctoral or professional degree, and it is also necessary to have a strong background in physics. Ph.D. students will also need to take courses in mathematics, such as calculus, linear algebra, and statistics. Computer science classes may also be necessary to become a Cosmologist. Most Cosmologists work full time so it is natural to assume that most are men, but I still wish to be a Cosmologist and study dark energy for a living.