A BS in Physics is not only a gateway to a high paying career as a Physicists (the 19th highest paying occupation according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics), but it is also excellent preparation for a career in a wide range of other high paying occupations including 14 of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 20 highest paying occupations.
Some fields where a B.S. in Physics is excellent preparation include:
- Astronomy
- Medicine
- Medical Physics
- Law
- Dentistry
- Optometry
- Pharmacy
- Nuclear Engineering
- Bioengineering
- Financial Analyst (Quant)
- Software Analyst
- Teaching
Learn more about potential career opportunities for physics graduates & hear stories of actual graduates
- Medical Physics Career Slideshow
- Physics Career Slideshow
- Industrial & Medical Applications of Accelerators – Robert Hamm CEO & President,RM Technical Enterprises Inc.