Why Major in Physics?
We live in a much better world with the luxury of several modern high-tech gadgets. But, have you ever paid any attention to the basis of such technological advancements? It is physics. What makes Physicists so special is their excellent mathematical, computational, analytical and problems solving skills. Consequently, they are sought in several different areas such as engineering, computers, medicine/biology, design and development, military, communication, economics, law, teaching, management and administration, etc. So, think about getting a PHYSICS degree for a bright future! Please read Physics Today, 1995 and 1997 for more interesting facts and click here to find out who is hiring physics majors.
Physics majors generally receive excellent salaries. Click (AIP and WSJ) for a comparison of salary increase by major and click here to find a list of BS granting institutions producing the most physics bachelor’s. We rank eleventh in the nation!