STEM Career Guidance Forum

Discuss topics on science and math professions. Topics include job descriptions, salary, requirements and responsibilities. Find advice when comparing two or more similar careers.

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Physics Career in Medical Physics - Is It Worth Pursuing?

  • lincs-b
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What's your opinion? Your Popularity and Your Job.

  • modulus
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Math What's the value of a Bachelor's in Math?

  • muzihc
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What type of physicist should I become for a high-paying and exciting career?

  • neutronstar11
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College requirements and salary for a cosmology career

  • Sigfig2
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Should I double major in marketing or finance with psychology?

  • undecided
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Math Are There Opportunities for Mathematicians in Military Weapon Development?

  • JG89
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Internet Seen Leveling Opportunities for Scientists

  • changeseeker
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Is a Late Career Shift to Physics Worthwhile for a Software Engineer?

  • aarontharris
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Internships as a Quantitative Analyst

  • Johannes
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A 25 Year Old's Dilemma in Marine Science and Astrobiology

  • Adrastea
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Which Is the Best Option for My $2500 Savings as a High School Senior?

  • nicknaq
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Engineering Would my intellectual profile be able to cope with being an engineer?

  • Starwatcher16
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What jobs are available for philosophy majors?

  • beanryu
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Torn In All Directions Any Advice?

  • Uranium
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Finding a Permanent Job as a Particle Physicist

  • phenixwtao
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Physics What Are the Career Opportunities in Plasma Physics Beyond Nuclear Fusion?

  • Itchtakov
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Math Math or physics for teaching, and do universities teach stock market investing?

  • barthayn
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Salary survey for undergrad degress in the United States

  • Ben Espen
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What was your first science or engineering job like?

  • Winzer
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Engineering Daily Work of a Mechanical Engineer

  • KevinMcGovern
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Is a PhD in Nursing Higher than a Doctor?

  • EternityMech
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Can I become smart enough to become an OB/GYN

  • summerlovee23
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Physics Is an MBA valuable after a physics degree?

  • Niles
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Physics Is a 13 MacBook Pro suitable for a degree in Nuclear Physics?

  • Cmertin
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Do I have the abilities to continue for a Phd?

  • Kokuson
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Physics I have a BS in physics; what do I need to do to get an industry job?

  • Geezer
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Is a Career in Astronomy Worth the Time and Effort?

  • boredjavi
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Finding jobs for the government/labs/universities

  • egregious1
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What Are the Job Prospects for a Physics Student with No Experience?

  • Hypochondriac
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Engineering Can a Mechanical Engineer Pursue a PhD in Physics in the US?

  • gyro555in
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Engineering The Job of Electrical Engineering

  • TheMagicalOne
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Engineering Software engineer turned physicist

  • Chromium
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Math Does a B.S. in Math Benefit a Physics PhD Holder?

  • DukeofDuke
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Space/Cosmology careers w/o a PhD?

  • spite4life
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Physics What Career Opportunities Exist in Quantum Physics?

  • christian_dude_27
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Whats the dress code at national labs?

  • Topher925
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Jobless NYC woman sues college for $70K in tuition

  • Evo
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Will an astrobiology thesis affect my job prospects in industry?

  • lifesigns
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Engineering Biomed Engineering or Biology/Psych

  • joeG215
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Biology Careers & Benefits with a BSc Human Biology Degree

  • Kushal
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Math Jobs for physics and math graduates interested in finance

  • martizzle
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What Should I Major in College: Science, Art, or Something Else?

  • cahsuhdee
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Can I Start a Physics Career at 40?

  • bpresgrove
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Math Entering physics and math at late 20s with no college background

  • Cosmosgrav
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What type of career can I expect?

  • ctamasi
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Are NFS Grants Affecting University Systems Support Budgets?

  • PiratePhysicist
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Engineering Where to go with Aerospace Engineering?

  • Dauden
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Physics What is the success rate for becoming a physics professor?

  • njhajj
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Engineering Computer Science/Engineering positions for a physics major?

  • Apexny
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Engineering Electrical Engineering vs Civil Engineering

  • Wubi
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Programming for a high school student

  • thrill3rnit3
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Physics Physics vacation work in Australia (or the southern hemisphere)

  • dr_nic
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Engineering Nuclear engineering in India and its future

  • peeyush_ali
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Engineering Is Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering a subfield of Mechanical Engineering

  • Link
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Finding Part Time Work for Undergrad Physics Students

  • phrygian
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Deciding Between Civil or Electrical Engineering Degree

  • austincl55
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Which subject should i take as majors?

  • thompza
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Engineering How stable of a field is Electrical Engineering?

  • kovachattack
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Becoming a Mathematical Physicist

  • quantumkiko
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Guarenteed to qualify for being physicist in NASA (salary at least $90000)

  • jhooper3581
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Physics Software development in Physics

  • tigor
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Deciding between Teaching HS or Pursuing PhD in Physics

  • PiratePhysicist
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Which Major Should I Choose for a High-Paying, Rewarding Career?

  • llauren84
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Math Math graduate with weak physics background seeking physics PhD admission

  • planethunter
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Job Skills Resume Dilemma with 1st B.A. Degree

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What Career Options do I Have in Aeronautics (not Astronautics) ?

  • modulus
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Can you be a theorist on the side ?

  • DukeofDuke
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What is it like working as a quantitative analyst?

  • tgt
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Scientific computing jobs for math graduates with physics background

  • lubuntu
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Engine Development: What do I need?

  • Jase W
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Engineering Studying Astronomy after Engineering?

  • saad87
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Assessing your ability to succeed at a high level in Sci/Eng

  • nextwave
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Job Skills About physical address on a resume while traveling this summer

  • Spirit
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Sending job applications on a Saturday,

  • Spirit
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Gay in the hard sciences? (no pun intended)

  • adrian87
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What career options would I have with neuroscience

  • Ian_Brooks
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Physics Physicist employment statistics?

  • bh258
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Managing $100,000 in student loans with an engineering salary

  • konto77
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Physics How much free time does a physicist have?

  • lolgarithms
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Is a Career in Textbook Editing Right for You?

  • tgt
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Physics Bachelor's in Theoretical Astrophysics at 18?

  • saganforever
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Engineering Nuclear Engineer: Enlist or Pursue Software Job?

  • theCandyman
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Can a poll reveal the secrets to career satisfaction and success?

  • NotoriousNick
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Which East Coast Colleges Offer a Master's in Alternative Energy?

  • bpratt18
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Engineering Electrical engineering opportunities?

  • bombastic
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Engineering Is what katz say right for university jobs in engineering too?

  • gholamghar
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Captain of a Ship: Nautical Engineering School Options

  • chinchins
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Physics Graduating with 2:2 in Physics. What now?(UK)

  • trv
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Questions about getting into the Photovoltaic industry

  • Higgs_world
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Should I pursue math and physics or focus on social responsibility?

  • Geometrick
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Engineering How important is touch typing for a software engineer?

  • rclakmal
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Research in Physics: Is it as Exciting as it Seems?

  • DukeofDuke
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Should I being worrying about choosing a specific career?

  • lincs_b
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Science job with highest salary for least dedication in Ontario

  • ideasrule
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Engineering Graduate School Question for a Mechanical Engineer

  • CanoIsDbo
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