Chelsea+Carrion+Career+Profile

**[|Tasks]** Astronauts **MUST have 2.5 hours of exercise in day**, **they “space walk” for 7 hours a day**. Eat hours before going into space and after going into space. **and must be 58.7 or 76 inches tall**.

**[|Level of education required] ** Astronauts **need a Bachelor's degree** from an accredited institution in engineering, biological science, physical science, or mathematics. **It will take 7 full years** for someone to attain this level of training.

**[|Salary] ** ====**The entry-level salary for astronauts is $60,743 -$71,780, the average peak average is $130,257.00. And this job does usually come with benefits.** ====

**[|Outlooks and Prospects]** ===**Though it is a rather __competitive field__, there is always a need for astronauts. Once in the field, __there is great chance of career advancement and stability__**. ===

**[|Average hours spent]** ====**Astronauts may work long hours, particularly when they are on missions up to __100 hours a week__ in some instances. Astronauts must be able to stay calm in what can prove to be stressful environments.** ====

**[|What is needed in High School to become an Astronaut]** ====**__Study hard, make good grades, especially on the SAT or ACT__. Make a good decision on the course of study you wish to pursue, whether it be engineering, biological or physical science, or mathematics** ====

**[|College or other education/training]** <span style="background-color: #fefdfd; color: #f8740e; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Bachelors from an accredited institution, **after college you'll need 3 years of related increasingly responsible professional experience in your field**, you should start preparing for this by choosing wisely when it comes to **internships and coop positions in college.**