Career Opportunities
A degree in physics equips you with a broad range of skills that are highly transferable across industries. These include analytical thinking, mathematical proficiency, data analysis, and proficiency in programming and experimental techniques.
With a career in physics or an allied area, you have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on society. Whether it's developing new technologies, advancing our understanding of the universe or addressing pressing global challenges, physics can provide avenues for contributing to positive change.
Bachelor-Level Job Titles
- Atmospheric and Space Scientist
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Clinical Research Coordinator
- Engineer
- Environmental Scientist
- Materials Scientist
- Natural Sciences Manager
- Occupational Health and Safety Technician
- Secondary School Teacher
- Software Developer
- Technical Writer
- Water Resource Specialist
Graduate and Professional Level Job Titles
- Patent Attorney
- Data Scientist
- Mathematician
- Medical Doctor
- Nanosystems Engineer
- Physicist
- Physics Professor
Professional Associations and Resources
- American Association for the Advancement of Science
- American Institute of Physics
- American Physical Society
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