What kind of jobs could I get with a physics degree?

Question

I am a high school senior and am trying to pick a college and major. I really enjoy my high school physics classes and though about getting a degree in physics. What kind of jobs could I get, and how much money could I make, if I earned a degree in physics (probably a masters degree)?

Answer 1

Mainly teaching physics!

Seriously, that is one of the possible careers; others are working in research labs, with engineers, atmospheric sciences, geology, nuclear power, NASA, etc. And the pay is great for being able to do what you enjoy.

Answer 2

With a bachelor's degree, most physicists go into engineering jobs. Employers like them because they are usually more versatile than engineering grads.

Some have gone to Wall Street as financial analysts, based on their experience with mathematical modeling, differential equations, and computer skills.

With a master's degree one can become a high-school or community-college physics teacher, or work in a research environment. Another possibility is in health or radiation physics at a hospital.

With a doctorate, one can work in government or industrial research labs, or at universities.

Answer 3

above ans is correct Try thrust areas or applied/engineering physics great career!!!!!!!

All the best

Answer 4

Physics is the basis for many subjects, and a major in physics can take you into engineering, astrophysics/astronomy, geology/geophysics, biophysics, bioinformatics, physical chemistry, and, well, physics.  But most of those require advanced degrees (masters, PhD) to work in the field.  With just a BA, you can teach at the high school level, or work for NASA, or work in industry - power plants, patent office, research assistant, observatories, museums, research and development (think Sony, IBM, GE).  There are lots of opportunities.  With a masters, even more opportunities.  I have several friends working with a masters in physics, making in the 60k - 80k range.  

Answer 5

It would be better if u choose Engineering. Physica is involved in all that...

For looking for jobs:

http://www.apnijobs.com

Answer 6

I got a physics degree, and used the scientific method and mathematical skills I learned as a computer systems engineer, helping people use computers to solve real world problems.  It was a great career, even though I didn't worry a lot about Newton's laws or Planck's constant very much in my day to day work.  Pays a good pension nowdays, as well.