Programs What Careers Do Physics Majors Pursue Beyond Academia?

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Physicists with degrees often pursue diverse career paths beyond academia, including roles in computer science, finance, engineering, and technology sectors. Many leverage their analytical and problem-solving skills in various industries, leading to satisfying careers even outside traditional research or teaching roles. The employment outlook for physics graduates can be mixed; while some reports suggest challenges in securing positions directly related to physics, many find opportunities in interdisciplinary fields that value their quantitative skills. Overall, physics majors report a range of experiences, with many successfully transitioning into roles that utilize their training in unexpected ways.
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I'm just curious as to what physicists, or more accurately "people with physics degrees," do? Mostly physicists research/teach in colleges/universities, but what do those do that do not research/teach? I would be interested to know careers and jobs physics majors here have pursued, and their satisfaction with the degree and the careers and jobs it led them to (ie: computer science, finance, something totally irrelated, etc.). Also, how good/bad is the employment outlook (mostly, I've heard bad things about it)... Thanks for any insight
 
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