Career Opportunities in Physics

The basic core courses in physics and mathematics, supplemented by courses relevant to each specialized major option, provide a broad scientific education that enables students to obtain entry into physics-related careers, into graduate schools in physics, engineering, other sciences, and into professions such as law, medicine, and finance.

In the sophomore year, students may enroll in a one-credit hour seminar class that helps them explore different careers in physics. The class offers an opportunity for students to meet with alumni and professors in the Department of Physics, and to learn valuable career development skills from these experiences.

Some examples of careers chosen by physics majors include:
Teacher, Research Scientist, Lawyer, Physician, Architect, Technical Sales Person, Electrical Engineer, Aeronautical Engineer, Astronaut, Geophysicist, Software Designer, Technical Analyst, Reliability Engineer, Process Engineer.

For more information on Careers in physics, please visit http://www.physics.purdue.edu/career/.