I’m interested in physics but not sure what you can do with a BA in physics other than become a professor. What can you do with a physics degree?
Below are the answers from several alums regarding what they did with their degrees.
Alexis (Class of 2006): I thought for awhile that I wanted to go into physics research but decided I wanted to work in education. Currently, I’m working on a doctorate in education and doing research on women in graduate physics. There are a lot of avenues to take in education where having a physics background is definitely an asset.
Emily (Class of 2006): I’m currently at graduate school in an applied physics program and while I would love to be a professor one day, I continue to learn about all the opportunities available to students with a physics background because of the critical thinking skills that an education in physics develops. Within the sciences, people with a physics background are highly valued in all disciplines because of their new and different ideas they can bring to a subject. I’ve spoken with physics majors who have become doctors, lawyers, teachers, policy makers, consultants, business women, and activists.