Job outlook for a physics degree

[Edgewood11]

Hello,

My name is John and I live in the cincinnati area in Ohio. I am a senior this year and I am going through the process of finding a college and choosing a major. Initially, I was dead set on a biochemistry degree. However, through research and looking at facts and figures the salary for this major seems quite low. However, physics has always shared a big piece of my heart. I have seen a lot of good average salaries for this field. Can anyone attest? Essentially, I just can't see a physics major getting a job in cincinnati Ohio. I need help! I have also considered engineering due to coop and high job placement. I just need some feedback.

Thanks

 

[ModusPwnd]

Know that most people who get physics degrees never end up in a physics field. So make sure to consider that when you are looking at statistics.

 

[Edgewood11]

So essentially you won't even end up doing physics. What would you suggest as a major? I love biology but more specifically biochemistry. However I do not see high salaries. Furthermore, there are not nearly as many coop opportunities as engineering.