What Degree Would Lead to a Good Prospective Salary?

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The discussion centers on pursuing a practical graduate degree after an undergraduate in physics, with a focus on career prospects and financial stability. Key suggestions include fields such as medical/health physics, semiconductor technology, and materials science, specifically mentioning chemical and physical vapor deposition (CVD/PVD). Participants emphasize the importance of choosing a degree that balances personal interests with industry demand, while also noting that a career in health physics can be fulfilling without frequent hospital visits. Optics is also mentioned as a viable field. The overarching theme is the pursuit of a rewarding career that avoids financial stress.
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I'm just wondering...

I'm going to start with an undergraduate in physics, from there I I'll pursue a graduate degree in something practical, something that's sought after in industry...

But what? I know it's not healthy to pick a degree because of the income. But I don't want to work my ass of in school, and spend the rest of my life worrying about personal budgets and such.

Any suggestions...?
 
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Some suggestions I might offer include Medical/Health physics, any research being done in CVD/PVD or other deposition, and semiconductor technology. Any combination of the above is gravy.
 
I've heard of medical physics, only problem is that I can't stand hospitals.

Semiconductors and technology in general is something I think is interesting.

Btw, what is CVD/PVD?

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CHemical and physical vapor deposition. Maybe it would be better just to say materials science in general.

Maybe someone else can say, but i believe optics is always good too? Oh and you can have a long, happy career in health physics and almost never set foot in a hospital. I do share your opinion of those places :)
 

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