High-Paying jobs accepting physics BAs?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around potential high-paying job opportunities for individuals with a Bachelor of Arts in Physics. Participants explore various career paths, including teaching and corporate roles, while considering salary expectations and job market conditions.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks advice on high-paying job options available to physics BAs starting next fall.
  • Another participant suggests that the highest-paying job one has applied for is likely the best indicator of potential earnings.
  • Investment banking is mentioned as a possible high-paying career path for physics graduates.
  • Some CEOs with physics degrees reportedly earn millions, implying entrepreneurship as a lucrative option.
  • Teaching high school physics through an alternative certification program is discussed, with salary estimates ranging from $32k to $42k per year, depending on location and local politics.
  • Concerns are raised about hiring trends for teachers due to budget issues in various states, suggesting that job availability may vary significantly by region.
  • One participant expresses confidence in the ongoing demand for physics and math teachers, particularly if geographic constraints are not a factor.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present multiple competing views on the best job options and salary expectations for physics BAs, indicating that the discussion remains unresolved.

Contextual Notes

Participants note that salary estimates for teaching positions may depend on geographic location and local educational policies, and there are uncertainties regarding job availability in the teaching sector due to budget constraints.

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I'm looking for opinions/advice... what kinds of jobs do you think I could get with a BA in physics that would pay the most?

I'm looking for something to do starting next fall.
 
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What's the highest-paying job you've applied for? Probably that one.
 
Investment Banking
 
Some CEOs are paid in the millions per year and have physics degrees.

You can start your own company next Fall.
 
Well, while it's not a "high" paying position, if you entered an alternative certification program and began teaching high school physics with just a bachelor's, you're probably looking at a $32k-$42k/year salary depending on geographic location and local school politics.
 
ks_physicist said:
Well, while it's not a "high" paying position, if you entered an alternative certification program and began teaching high school physics with just a bachelor's, you're probably looking at a $32k-$42k/year salary depending on geographic location and local school politics.

I wonder though with the budget troubles that so many states are having, if their really is much hiring of teachers going on? Probably depends a lot on the state or area though.
 
I'm willing to bet that for physics and math teachers, there will always be a need, if you're not constraining yourself to any geographic locations and/or ...certain neighborhoods...
 

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