What can you do with a physics degree?
The question "What can you do with a physics degree?" is natural to ask before you decide to major in physics. In answering this question we must keep in mind that unlike certain other disciplines, physics is not a narrow professional field. The range of career opportunities is very wide, from the technician in a laboratory to the research scientist. The ultimate choice depends to a great extent on the individual student's inclinations, talents and development. In the past, a good number of students have gone to graduate study in physics to pursue research careers. Some have pursued graduate studies in related fields such as engineering, computer science or education. Law school, medical school, business school are also options some have taken. The strong analytical and computational skills acquired as a physics major at Manhattan have served our students well in all of their endeavors. Some have been successful even in Wall Street with just a B.S. in physics thanks to their rigorous training in analytical skills. Finally, the recent demand for quality science teaching in high schools (together with improved salaries in this sector) has attracted a number of our graduates with their Bachelor's in physics.
Page last updated January 2005
