Is Traditional Engineering Still the Most Rewarding Path for Physics Majors?

In summary, traditional engineering is still considered the most rewarding path for physics majors, as it offers a wide range of job opportunities and higher salaries compared to other fields. However, with the rise of technology and innovation, there is a growing demand for interdisciplinary skills, making it beneficial for physics majors to also explore other fields such as data science and renewable energy. Ultimately, the most rewarding path for physics majors may vary depending on individual interests and career goals.
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Immer Tzaddi
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How did you find PF?
A on-line search seeking the best physics discussion forum provided this source. Google produced Quorum. Which, in turn, yielded the Physics Forum.
This physics forum is sought as a source of review material and alternative perspectives. While, a thorough reread of an old O' Hanian, a Serway, and an edition of Menzel is being made. Physics was a intended undergraduate major. However, a freshman advisor stated that basically all of the meaningful work had been long since done. And, he recommended only learning the classics well. After which, he stated that pursuing a career as a traditional engineer would be wise, fruitful, and rewarding. He also mentioned that acquiring formal training in computing and traveling along that path might be promising. The latter was chosen. And, as that advisor shared, "Computing was a very fertile field, during those years. One which was ripe for the cultivation and germination of 'fresh ideas and visions'".

Having such resources are very vital for someone who teaches technically-oriented courses in science and engineering, on occasion.
 
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Welcome to PF, Immer. :smile:
 
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