One of our most popular studies this year was the Pulse Survey of Physics and Astronomy Departments , which enabled us to provide rapid feedback from department chairs as they considered the potential impacts of changes in federal grant funding policies. We also published an updated State of the Academic Workforce in Physics and Astronomy report.

What can I do with a degree in physics?

For years, we have collected data from physics degree recipients. They graciously help us better understand what people can do after earning their physics degrees. Our two most popular interactive resources compile the results.

Who’s Hiring Physics Bachelors

Who’s Hiring Physics PhDs

Documenting the impact of federal funding & policy changes

The rapid policy and funding shifts enacted by the second Trump Administration are upending the status quo of the physical science enterprise in the United States. Our research team is launching a new initiative to collect firsthand accounts of careers derailed or redirected by these funding and policy changes—before details fade and institutional memory is lost.

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