Physics at Aquinas College

Careers

Quick Facts: Physicists and Astronomers
2020 Median Pay $128,950 per year 
$62.00 per hour
Typical Entry-Level Education Doctoral or professional degree
Work Experience in a Related Occupation None
On-the-job Training None
Number of Jobs, 2020 19,500
Job Outlook, 2020-30 8% (As fast as average)
Employment Change, 2020-30 1,600

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics


Employers looking for flexible problem-solvers who can think analytically like to hire physicists, and bachelors degree physicists can expect to earn among the highest salaries in the sciences.

Even when the job market is slow, physicists get job offers—well-paying jobs.  Employers know that a physicist brings additional skills with expertise and pay accordingly.    That's why physics graduates can expect career salaries similar to those of computer science and engineering majors.

APS career: https://www.aps.org/careers/index.cfm
Statistical Data: https://www.aps.org/careers/statistics/index.cfm

For more information about what you can do with this major see: https://whatcanidowiththismajor.com/major/physics/

To make an appointment with Career Services to learn more see: https://aqcareertools.campuscareerinnovations.com/