Avimanyu Ray said:
Thanks a ton for the vast scope of choices i have if i study BS physics, ill find out about these careers further. However, I've heard rumours that doing a CS related degree like MCA,will later affect me in getting a job since i will only be a 2nd option to the interviewer because students with BCA-->MCA wil have the priority. Is it true? Further I would also like to know more about internships which you mentioned,and how to find them or apply for them.
It would not be very suprising if someone with a BCA had an easier time getting into a MCA program since they are directly related to each other. However, as with most fields, the fact that you have good interns and co-ops will matter a lot more than your BS once you have achieved your MCA degree.
As others have said...there really is not a reason to pursue Physics unless you want to be a PhD physicists. Now there are WAY more options than just teaching contrary to the ignorance of the public, but to be fair there are more direct means by which to obtain those jobs.
Also, contrary to public opinion, there is actually
Physics Education BS which offered a lighter course load than a pure Physics BS. With that said, if you did want to pursue and Education career, people would pick the Physics Education as it is a lot easier than getting the pure subject degree.
At best, a Physics BS offers a wide range of opportunities for Specialties in Higher Education (Graduate School, Med School, Law ). Some specific examples (Medical or Health Physics) will benefit more directly.
As for the jobs I mentioned
http://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=bachelors+degrees+in+physics&start=10
I got most of my examples from job sites like this. My only warning is that if you don't want education options, you will have to adjust the search features for your profile to not include them. Thats what I do, and I usually get a good amount of results. Make sure to go to the company website if you actually were to apply instead of using your profile.
But for the most part, don't jump into Physics as your first choice. Go into CS or Engineering if that is what directly leads to you to the job you want.
As I said before, I only did Physics because I struggled at my old school and none of the other options impressed me. I did not really like programming, and I was not thrilled about being a discount engineer (which unfortunately is how they treat technology degrees).