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Besides IV League and Stanford, what are the best colleges you can come out of with a physics degree and get the highest salary and year annual pay? UC Berkeley? UC Davis? CALPOLY? ECT? ECT?
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In summary, the best colleges for a physics degree and high salary ultimately depend on the specific field of physics and the individual's experience and connections. Ivy League schools are not necessarily the best, and success in the field often requires further education beyond a college degree. Additionally, the reputation of the college is not as important as other factors, and less known colleges can produce successful physicists.
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Well the ivy league schools arent necessarily the best in physics. It really depends on what field of physics you want to study. Pay simply depends on which job you get and what your experience is and how well known you are. It also depends on who you studied under because they will be able to help you get the better jobs based on their own name recognition.
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Pengwuino said:
Then what is the best school for the field theoretical physics and cosmology?
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Theoretical physicists can get high paying jobs on the private sector but don't think you can make money with cosmology because cosmologists aren't needed outside of universities. Well maybe except to write pop-sci books and appear on tv every now and then.
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IMO, CalPoly is only good for getting you a job at Cisco Sytems ! 
And many of the IVY league schools are pretty bad for physics. At the college level, it doesn't matter so much what the reputation of the school is. Many successful physicists come from less known colleges.
And if you want to do research in physics, don't expect to start after a college degree. You'll want to then go to grad school and spend 5-7 yrs getting a PhD. After this, you will spend a few more years on a postdoc.
So, if you're in high schoolnow, you've got at least about 12 years to go before you get a permanent job in physics.
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And many of the IVY league schools are pretty bad for physics. At the college level, it doesn't matter so much what the reputation of the school is. Many successful physicists come from less known colleges. And if you want to do research in physics, don't expect to start after a college degree. You'll want to then go to grad school and spend 5-7 yrs getting a PhD. After this, you will spend a few more years on a postdoc.
So, if you're in high schoolnow, you've got at least about 12 years to go before you get a permanent job in physics.
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Too late, Gokul. I've pulled my hair each time question like this pops up that I have none left to pull. So now I just grind my teeth and let it slip by. Eventually, I'll wear away at the enamel...
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1. What are the top universities in the US for studying physics?
The top universities in the US for studying physics are typically considered to be Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Harvard University, Stanford University, and Princeton University.
2. What makes these schools the best for physicists?
These schools have exceptional physics departments with renowned faculty, cutting-edge research opportunities, and top-of-the-line facilities. They also have a strong reputation in the scientific community and a history of producing successful physicists.
3. Are there any specific programs or concentrations within these schools that stand out for physics?
MIT and Caltech have highly ranked programs in theoretical physics, while Harvard and Princeton have strong programs in experimental physics. Stanford is known for its interdisciplinary approach to physics, with opportunities to combine physics with other fields such as engineering or computer science.
4. How do these schools compare in terms of undergraduate versus graduate programs in physics?
While all of these schools have top-ranked graduate programs in physics, some may have a stronger focus on undergraduate education. For example, Harvey Mudd College, a small liberal arts college in California, has a highly regarded undergraduate physics program but does not offer a graduate program.
5. Are there any notable alumni from these schools in the field of physics?
Yes, there are numerous notable alumni from these schools who have made significant contributions to the field of physics. Some examples include Nobel laureates Richard Feynman (Caltech), Steven Chu (MIT), and Frank Wilczek (Princeton), as well as groundbreaking physicists like Sally Ride (Stanford) and Jocelyn Bell Burnell (Harvard).
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