What Can You Do with a Career in Physics?
The opportunities are almost too numerous to mention. The American Institute of Physics lists the following examples of physics-related careers:
Acoustics engineer- Applied optics specialist
- Astronomer
- Atmospheric scientist
- Biomedical scientist
- Climate specialist
- Environmental scientist
- High school teacher
- Magnetic systems designer
- Medical physicist
- Neuroscientist
- Nuclear safety expert
- Oceanographer
- Oil exploration specialist
- Plasma physicist
- Pollution control scientist
- Radiation therapy specialist
- Robotics engineer
- Solar physicist
- Space physicist
NMU Physics Major Brochure
Physics_00000002.pdf
Check out this PDF for more options on what to do with a degree in Physics.
Who Is Hiring Physics Bachelor’s?
https://www.aip.org/statistics
Check out this page for a state-by-state listing of the many employers who recently hired physics bachelor’s into science and engineering positions.
Latest Employment Data for Physicists and Astronomers
https://www.aip.org/statistics
Check out this page for reports that provide the latest data on where physicists work and what they do throughout the economy and at different degree levels.
Statistical Research Center home page
http://www.aip.org/statistics
Check out this page for current data on education and employment in physics, astronomy, and allied fields, including interactive resources, full reports, and individual graphs and tables.
Addtional Resources for those interested in Physics:
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