High-Paying jobs accepting physics BAs?

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High-paying job opportunities for individuals with a BA in Physics include investment banking and executive roles, with some CEOs earning millions annually. Teaching high school physics through alternative certification programs offers salaries ranging from $32,000 to $42,000 per year, influenced by geographic location and local school politics. The demand for physics and math teachers remains stable despite budget challenges in various states, suggesting ongoing opportunities in education for physics graduates.

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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.
 
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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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