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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 bachelor's degree recipients. If you have any questions or want more information, email stats@aip.org.

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Statistics at a glance

• What are the typical starting salaries for physics bachelor's?
• Comparison of starting salaries for bachelor's in selected fields
• Research experiences of physics undergraduates
• What skills do physics bachelor's use in their jobs?

The Big Picture

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

Reports

• What universities offer a degree in physics in my state?
• Astronomy Degree Recipients: Initial Employment
• Physics Bachelor's one Year later
• Physics Bachelor's Initial Employment
• Physics Master's initial Employment
• Physics PhDs one Year later

Additional resources

• Who's hiring physics bachelors in my state?
• Finding a graduate program
• MCAT and LSAT scores for physics and other majors
• State contacts for teacher certification
• Society of Physics Students Website
• List of professional science masters degree programs
• Career Planning resource from The Sloan Career Cornerstone Center