Which engineering branch will be most suitable for becoming an astronaut and what other options I have if I want to become an astronaut with an engineering background?
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1While this is off-topic here for being a shopping question from the academic point of view, it might be suitable on Space Exploration SE. – O. R. Mapper Dec 04 '15 at 14:16
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On NASA's website you can read:
Astronaut Candidate (Non-Piloting background)
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in engineering, biological science, physical science, or mathematics.
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[...] The following degree fields, while related to engineering and the sciences, are not considered qualifying:
- Degrees in Technology (Engineering Technology, Aviation Technology, Medical Technology, etc.)
- Degrees in Psychology (except for Clinical Psychology, Physiological Psychology, or Experimental Psychology which are qualifying).
- Degrees in Nursing.
- Degrees in Exercise Physiology or similar fields
- Degrees in Social Sciences (Geography, Anthropology, Archaeology, etc.).
- Degrees in Aviation, Aviation Management, or similar fields.
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This is an off-topic comment : Is very-pure mathematics is qualified? – user565739 Dec 04 '15 at 18:52
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@user565739 There have been some astronauts (past and present) with degrees in mathematics. – duzzy Dec 17 '15 at 01:07