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According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment for physicists is expected to have a 14% increase between 2016 and 2026. Most career paths within the physics field require you to have a minimum degree of a bachelor’s. You develop skills and abilities that make you very marketable in a wide variety of jobs.
Brooklyn College alumni with a degree in physics work as teacher’s aids, teachers, research assistants, software developers, and many more.
There is a lot of information available on LinkedIn, including profiles of more than 1,000 Brooklyn College alumni who graduated with a degree in physics. Join the Brooklyn College Alumni group and see where alumni are currently working, their skill sets, and their career progression. You can filter further based on employer, class year, etc.
Keep in mind, this list isn’t inclusive of all the opportunities available to physics students. Use the Magner Career Center resources to your advantage to find opportunities that align with your interests!
CIRCUIT Research Intern The Johns Hopkins University B.A. Physics
Physics Teacher Cathedral Prep School B.S. Physics
Associate of Retail Elmekies Equities B.S. Civil Engineering
Here are some career guides and articles that share information on career options open to physics majors:
There are several different aspects of the physics field that affect the average salary, such as education level, industry type, experience, and location. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary is $119,580 a year in May 2018. The best approach to determining possible salaries is to research them on websites like Indeed.com and Salary.com.
There are a number of resources on campus that will help you learn more about physics career options. Attend events and keep current on the resources available to you.
The Magner Career Center has a wealth of information on everything you need to get started in your career, help with résumés, an internships database, job fairs, etc.
To find all clubs and the latest events, search for the names of clubs and sign in to RSVP for the events you would like to attend.
The American Physical Society website provides detailed information on licensure requirements for those interested in going into the physics field. It is important to note that licensure requirements often vary by state, so if you are interested in living in another state you will want to see their licensing requirements. They also have a membership opportunity that provides a search engine for careers in the field, internships, etc.
Review the Vault Guides to learn about careers. For example, you may want to review include Vault Guide to Non-Profit Jobs, Vault Career Guide to Curating, Vault Guide to Education or Vault Guide to Government Jobs to name a few.
Occupational Network (O*NET) offers occupational statistics such as salaries and growth potential for all occupations. Additionally, you can search occupations by name or by your own interests, skills, abilities, etc.
Occupational Outlook Handbook gives you information on the training and education needed for the job, earning potential, expected job prospects, what you would be doing on the job, and what the working conditions are like.
CUNY Meetups hosts various events throughout the semester open to all CUNY students and alumni.
