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Physics Bachelors One Year Later

JUN 01, 2012
Data from the degree recipient follow-up survey for the classes of 2009 and 2010 combined
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Research Manager ,  AIP
Physics Bachelor’s One Year Later

This publication examines the educational or career paths physics bachelor’s pursue in the winter following the academic year in which they received their degree. It describes the different graduate study fields they enroll in and the types of financial support they receive. The data in this report come from AIP’s follow-up survey of physics bachelor’s in the classes of 2009 and 2010.

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