To Infinity and Beyond: Where a Physics Major Can Take YouLaura M. WilliamsAcademic and Career AdvisorLiaison to the College of Science and Math

Why choose a Physics major? It’s FUN Wide variety of career options Solid foundation for a wide skill set High demand for science, technology, engineering and

math (STEM)

What kind of degrees can I get? Bachelor of Science (most common)

Some universities offer Bachelor of Arts as well Master’s or PhD

Whether or not to pursue depends on career desired

If I major in physics… What can I do with it? Do I HAVE to go to graduate school? Can I get a job? What can I expect to make?

What can I do with a major in Physics? Just about anything!

Skills are very flexible, fundamental and transferrable “An undergraduate degree in physics is not specific

preparation for any job which exists today, but it may be the best preparation to enter fields which do not yet exist and to enter fields which are constantly changing.” From http://www.phy.syr.edu/UnFAQs.htm

What can I do with a major in Physics? Sample titles of JMU alumni:

Physicist Air Traffic Control Specialist Quality Control Manager Engineer/Design Engineer/Semiconductor Process

Engineer/Engineering Consultant Geophysicist Nuclear Medicine Technologist Technical Writer/Sales/Consultant Systems Analyst Cryogenics Specialist Environmental Analyst

What can I do with a major in Physics?

http://www.aip.org/careersvc/pify/indigo.html

Do I HAVE to go to graduate school?

Where do Physics majors work?

Employment Trends in Physics

What kind of salary can I expect?

Who hires Physics majors? http://www.aip.org/statistics/trends/states/state.html