Figure 2. Knowledge and skills rated as important by physics bachelors 5 to 8 years after graduation.

These data reflect the percentage who chose 4 or 5 on a 5-point scale where 1 = completely unimportant and 5 = essential. Based on physics bachelors with no additional degrees who are not teachers or primarily students.

*Differences between the two fields of employment are significant at a £ .05

AIP Statistical Research Center, 1998-99 Bachelors Plus Five Study.