Career Options

Physicists are valued for their ability to rationally approach complex problems and to construct practical solutions. They find fulfilling and satisfying employment not only in the academic world of teaching and research, but in business, industry, consulting and government. Typical job titles for graduates with a BS degree and typical starting salaries are the following:

Research Scientist (~$35,000 - $40,000)

Engineer (~$40,000)

Computer Scientist/Programmer($30,000 - $70,000)

Technician (~$30,000)

Teacher (~$30,000)

Consultant (~$30,000 - $40,000)

Manager (~$30,000 - $40,000)

Physicists and those trained in physics have been extraordinarily successful in the development of the computer software industry and in the invention and marketing of many key measurement devices used in all parts of industry.