Physics Guidance for someone with a B.A. in Physics

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A B.A. in Physics can lead to various job opportunities, although the options may be limited compared to advanced degrees. The discussion highlights a personal journey from studying Physics to Chemical Engineering, ultimately leading to a desire to switch career paths due to dissatisfaction with engineering and concerns about pursuing further education in Physics. The consensus suggests that while a Master's in Physics may not be universally valuable, its relevance can depend on the specialization, such as semiconductor processing versus theoretical astrophysics. The individual is considering a complete career change into healthcare or another field, seeking guidance on potential job prospects with their current qualifications.
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I received a B.A. in Physics which was essentially pre-engineering. I then went on to study Chemical Engineering. During my first semester I realized that the engineering world was absolutely not for me. I absolutely love Physics however and thought of pursuing more physics education. I ruled out getting a Masters because many professors that I spoke with explained to me that a Masters in Physics is useless and to definitely get a PhD instead. I have also ruled out a Physics PhD for many reasons - the time it takes to get one, the rate at which physics departments are closing around the world, the price, not wanting to be a teacher, etc.

It is most likely that I am going to entirely switch up what I am doing and enter health care or something entirely different. However, I would just like to know - is there ANY job that I can get with just a B.A. in Physics? I have a 3.99 GPA and was awarded outstanding senior man during undergraduate.

Thank you for your time and help.
 
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A M.S. in Physics isn't that useless, depending on what you're studying. If you're studying theoretical astrophysics, then that's probably not what employers are looking for. If you're studying semiconductor processing, then that's quite a bit different.
 
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