Text Box: What Can I  Do With a Major in…? Physics Text Box: What Can I Do With a Major in…? Physics Text Box:              Many students who major in Physics do so with the idea that they will eventually be professional physicists. However, others pursue careers in industry, the government, or non-college education, but still find that the analytical approach to problems that they have learned serves them well in other fields. Postgraduate career directions depend on a student's interests. For those planning to be "professional physicists," an advanced degree (generally a Ph.D.) is essential. Others may use their Bachelor's degree as a springboard to careers in industry, education, medicine, or other areas.  A Physics major provides a strong background for employment in a number of different areas, and you certainly do not need to know what you are going to do after graduation in order to design your initial curriculum. As students proceed through their undergraduate years, however, they become more aware of their interests, strengths, and limitations, and may wish to tailor their coursework to their expected employment after graduation. Some examples of jobs are listed below.

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