As far as I am aware, about the only job opportunities directly applicable to a major in astrophysics are in astrophysical research. I'm not aware of any significant opportunities outside of academia. If you can find work as an astrophysicist, you are not likely to make a lot of money. If it's something you're interested in, it might be worthwhile to contact someone in the astronomy/physics department of a university that has such programs and see what they say about career opportunities. If you do decide to go that route, be good at advanced mathematics. You'll need it.
If it were me, I would probably consider a double major with something else more practical in case it didn't pan out.
Disclaimer: I'm not an astrophysicist, I'm just an amateur astronomer who shares your love of astronomy and did a little bit of looking into the career possibilities in the past. It turned out I don't have the chops for the math so an amateur I remain.
P.S. You might ask aleialoura directly in case she doesn't see this thread. If I'm not mistaken, at one time she was majoring in astrophysics at one point.
If it were me, I would probably consider a double major with something else more practical in case it didn't pan out.
Disclaimer: I'm not an astrophysicist, I'm just an amateur astronomer who shares your love of astronomy and did a little bit of looking into the career possibilities in the past. It turned out I don't have the chops for the math so an amateur I remain.
P.S. You might ask aleialoura directly in case she doesn't see this thread. If I'm not mistaken, at one time she was majoring in astrophysics at one point.
