What Can I Do With A Career In Physics?
A degree in physics at any level (Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral) provides a wealth
of skills and experiences that intersect with all areas of human endeavours and professions.
This is supported by the data provided by the AIP
A state-by-state listing of the many employers who recently hired physics bachelor鈥檚
into science and engineering positions.
Employer names, job titles, sectors, salaries, and skills frequently used of new physics
PhDs by field of employment.
Reports that provide the latest data on where physicists work and what they do throughout
the economy and at different degree levels.
Current data on education and employment in physics, astronomy, and allied fields,
including interactive resources, full reports, and individual graphs and tables.
Physics: Opening Doors to a Wide Range of Careers
Below is a sampling of career areas and specific examples open to graduates with degrees
in Physics.
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Basic Research
Universities Technical Schools Industrial Laboratories National Laboratories Private Laboratories

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Communications
Image analysis Video recording Photography Telecommunications Sound Engineer
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Technology
Graphics design Software design Artificial Intelligence Data processing Peripheral modeling
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Consulting
Industry Government Military Private
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Education
Colleges & Universities Technical schools High schools Middle schools Elementary schools
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Engineering
Biomedical Civil Computer Electronic Environmental Industrial Instrumentation Mechanical
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Environmental
Conservation Environmental Monitoring Noise control Pollution control Radiation protection
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Industry
Aerospace Agriculture Construction Food chemicals Fuel and Energy Materials Metallurgical Semiconductor Textile & clothing Transportation

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Medicine
Clinical scientist Diagnostic instrumentation Magnetic Resonance Imaging Nuclear Medicine Radiation Oncology Radiation Protection Surgeon

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Non-Technical
Accounting Administration Art science Business Journalism Law Marketing
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Space and Earth
Astronomy Atmospheric sciences Energy and Resources Geology Geophysics Ocean Sciences Space Technology
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Sports & Games
Physical Therapy Sports Science Computer Game Design Game design

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