Tracking Money for Physics Grads: Choosing Grad School

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This discussion focuses on tracking financial outcomes for physics graduates, particularly in relation to specific fields of study. The participant expresses interest in Bose-Einstein Condensates, Optics, and Particle Physics, highlighting that Optics PhD graduates can command starting salaries around $90,000. The University of Rochester is noted for having the oldest Optics program in the United States, indicating its strong reputation. Solid state physics and photonics are also mentioned as fields with substantial applications and funding opportunities.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Bose-Einstein Condensates and their applications
  • Knowledge of Optics and its career prospects
  • Familiarity with Particle Physics concepts
  • Awareness of funding sources for physics research
NEXT STEPS
  • Research salary trends for Optics PhD graduates
  • Explore the University of Rochester's Optics program curriculum
  • Investigate funding opportunities in solid state physics and photonics
  • Analyze job market demands for Particle Physics specialists
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Prospective physics graduate students, academic advisors, and anyone evaluating the financial implications of different physics specializations.

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Given that I already know where my interests and talents lie, how do I track where the money is going for physics grads as far as the branch of study. This will be a determining factor in my choice of grad school.

My interests lie in Bose-Einstein Condensates (mostly their interaction with light), Optics, and Particle physics.
 
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Why don't you major in Optics? I saw one study where Optics PhD make 90k starting salaries. University of Rochester has the oldest program in Optics in the US.
 
solid state physics and photonics seems to be a field with many applications and funding.
 

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