The University Science Specialties Quiz

Microbiologists study bacteria, archaea, fungi and other microscopic organisms.

About a third of all astronomers work for the government, which is the highest-paying employer for astronomy majors.

Around 55 percent of the 6,000 professional astronomers in the U.S. work as teachers or professors.

Atmospheric science majors often go into meteorology, where they study weather and climate.

As of May 2014, meteorologists make a median salary of $87,980 per year. Not bad for predicting the weather.

Odontologists provide evidence related to teeth and dental records, sort of like a medical examiner for the mouth. Forensic science majors will do well in this field.

Forensic scientists, which include ballistics, fingerprint and crime scene experts, make a median salary of $55,360.

Forensic scientists who work for the federal government make more than others in the field, with a mean income of $96,680 per year.

A degree in genetics can prepare you for a job analyzing the genes of humans, animals or plants.

"The Big Bang Theory" star earned her doctorate at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Biochemists, who study the chemistry and biology of living things, earn a median income of $84,940 annually.

One-fourth of bio majors head straight for a graduate degree in the same major. This might be due to the fact that many jobs in the field, particularly those involving research, require an advanced degree.

Forty-five percent of biology undergrads head for either medical, dental or vet school upon graduation.

Geophysics majors study seismic activity, hydrology and other earth-related fields.

Before she was Phoebe, Lisa Kudrow earned her degree in biology from Vassar College.

Aeronomy, a branch of geophysics, is the study of Earth's atmosphere.

Horticulture covers the production and physiology of plants, making it the perfect field of study for future growers.

Optical science is the study of light and may include things like telescopes, optical fibers and imaging.

An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who is licensed to perform surgery on the eyes. He must follow the same path to certification as a doctor, focusing on the health of the eyes rather than the entire body, of course.

Entomology is the study of insects and a popular college major for those who love creepy-crawlies.

Forty-five percent of food scientists work in food manufacturing, while another 12 percent are researchers.

Food scientists earn a median income of $61,480 per year, higher than other agricultural science fields like soil or animal science.

Around a third of zoology majors work for state governments, and another 21 percent works for the federal government.

Animal lovers who major in zoology or wildlife biology can expect a median income of $58,270 per year.

May is not only a legendary rocker but also a real-life rocket scientist with a degree in astrophysics.

Less than 8 percent of all undergrad degrees in the U.S. are awarded in math or science. Business, English and social sciences are the most popular degrees among undergrads.

People with a bachelor's degree in biology earn less than those who major in English, social sciences or psychology in terms of starting salary.

Agronomy is the study of plants and soil. Students in this field learn to develop more successful and sustainable planting and farming techniques.

Environmental science majors can earn big bucks, with a median income of $66,250 each year.

He might play dim-witted characters, but Kutcher majored in biochemical engineering at the University of Iowa before moving on to acting.