What can you do with a physics degree

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers on the career opportunities available to individuals with degrees in physics, specifically exploring options beyond teaching. Participants express interest in applying their knowledge in meaningful ways and compare the potential job market for physics graduates to that of engineering graduates.

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  • Exploratory, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions the types of jobs available for physics graduates, emphasizing a desire to apply their knowledge rather than pursue unrelated fields like banking.
  • Another participant shares their experience working as a health physicist, indicating that there are diverse career paths available.
  • A follow-up question seeks clarification on what a health physicist does and whether it relates to biophysics, suggesting curiosity about specific roles within the field.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the variety of career paths for physics graduates, and there are differing views on the desirability and applicability of those paths compared to engineering degrees.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not address specific job market statistics or detailed descriptions of various roles, leaving some assumptions about the applicability of physics degrees unexamined.

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sorry if this is a repost, i am sure this question has been asked MANY times

BESIDES teaching high school
what kind of jobs can a bachelor's, masters, and PhD in physics get you?

Money is not my primary concern, i would like to actually like to apply my nowledge and actually acknowledge that all the hard work that i am currently doing in undergrad (and definitely grad) by actually using it. I know of people who have gotten very good marks in physics only to go and work in banks.. i don't want that.

Is getting a job iwth a physics degree less lucrative than with an engineering degree?
 
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I have a BS in math and physics and work as a health physicist.
 
daveb said:
I have a BS in math and physics and work as a health physicist.

what is a health physicist? Something related to biophysics?
 

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