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Career guidance for high school and undergraduate students

If you are in high school or an undergraduate considering a career in physics, below are some links to information about the careers of physics bachelors degree recipients. If you have any questions or want more information, email stats@aip.org.

Statistics at a glance

• What are the typical starting salaries for physics bachelors?
• Comparison of starting salaries for bachelors in selected fields
• What are physics bachelors doing five years after earning their degrees?
• What technical skills do physics bachelors use in their jobs?
• What communication and people skills do physics bachelors use in their jobs?
• The broad interests of undergraduate physics students
• Research experiences of physics undergraduates

The Big Picture

• Tips on resume writing, interviewing, etc.
• Careers in physics
• Physics in careers
• Physicists at work
• Will I need further education?

Reports

• What universities offer a degree in physics in my state?
• Does it matter where I go to college?
• What college seniors say about their physics education and career goals
• Initial Employment of Physics and Astronomy Graduates

Additional resources

• Who's hiring physics bachelors in my state?
• Finding a graduate program
• MCAT scores for physics and other majors
• State contacts for teacher certification
• Careers Using Physics Website
• Society of Physics Students Website
• List of professional science masters degree programs