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 Institute of Physics
• American Physical Society

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