{"id":4702,"date":"2024-12-19T13:47:01","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T21:47:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/?p=4702"},"modified":"2025-07-29T17:13:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T00:13:29","slug":"what-can-you-do-with-a-physics-degree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/2024\/12\/19\/what-can-you-do-with-a-physics-degree\/","title":{"rendered":"What can you do with a physics degree?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/RS42204_Physics-Lab1_web.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"University of the Pacific physics students in the physics lab.\" class=\"wp-image-4703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/RS42204_Physics-Lab1_web.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/RS42204_Physics-Lab1_web.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/RS42204_Physics-Lab1_web.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/RS42204_Physics-Lab1_web.jpg?resize=930%2C620&amp;ssl=1 930w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/RS42204_Physics-Lab1_web.jpg?resize=400%2C266&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/RS42204_Physics-Lab1_web.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A bachelor\u2019s degree in physics is for passionate students looking for a flexible range of career paths in the scientific field. With many universities adding astronomy to the curriculum, the major is broader and more accessible than ever. So, if you\u2019re driven by curiosity surrounding the fundamental workings of our universe, a physics degree might just be for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is physics?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Physics is the scientific study of matter, energy, motion, and force. It explores the fundamental principles governing our universe, from a small dust particle to the largest galaxies. You\u2019ll be trained to analyze data and follow patterns in gravity, motion and acceleration to explain the phenomena of our planet. Because of the broad scope of physics, a physics degree offers a wide range of opportunities within the scientific community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMost people who have physics degrees will do something which is not physics but is related to the research or the skills that they picked up along the way,\u201d University of the Pacific physics professor Kieran Holland said. \u201cA hot area right now is people doing data science. So, if you work in Silicon Valley and you work for a company that produces a terabyte of data every day on people&#8217;s preferences for yogurt, you need someone who can handle that.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduates with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacific.edu\/liberalarts\/academics\/departments-and-programs\/physics-and-astronomy\/physics-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bachelor\u2019s degree in physics<\/a> can earn competitive salaries over their career. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay for physicists and astronomers in 2023 was $149,530 a year. Perhaps most exciting is the job outlook (2023-33) which projects the demand for specialists in physics to grow by 7%, which is faster than average.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Career opportunities in physics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Data analyst <\/strong>\u2013 Gathers and cleans data from various sources and identifies key insights to assist with data-driven solutions to problems companies and organizations face.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Systems engineer<\/strong> \u2013 Analyzes, designs and maintains systems to improve efficiency and quality.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Computational physicist<\/strong> \u2013 Uses computers to solve complex problems in science and engineering by combining their knowledge of physics, computer science and applied mathematics.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other pathways include:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Aerospace, aviation and defense\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Astronomy and astrophysics\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Molecular physics&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biomedical engineering&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cosmology&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Geophysics&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ocean science&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Robotics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Physics careers in specialized fields<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Holland, most graduates who apply for jobs right out of college go into engineering and managing computer systems, but some choose to continue their research as a graduate student or teach the next generation of physics students.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pursuing a master&#8217;s degree or a PhD will allow you to pursue a career in specialized fields such as advanced computational physics that potentially could lead to higher-level positions and salaries. Pacific graduate Kadri M. Nizam \u201919 is working toward a PhD in astronomy and astrophysics at Penn State University; Savio Cao \u201920 studies particle physics at Florida State University; and Kelli Loritsch \u201921 is an applied mathematics PhD candidate at UC Davis.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Holland says he is proud of the fact that several alumni from Pacific\u2019s physics program are employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory\u2019s fusion center where they work on quantum computing and fusion energy, one of the next big things in the world of physics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What skills will you gain with a physics degree?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A key aspect of mastering physics is the ability to follow logical reasoning, which is where mathematics plays a crucial role. Pacific faculty will help you recognize that mathematics can often provide multiple answers and how to determine which one is correct by using data and critical thinking.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Holland, by the time you graduate, you will be able to take complex data and make a statistical analysis, create a graphical representation of it and write up reports using professional documentation.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to prepare to study physics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Physics majors should be prepared to take calculus in their first semester at Pacific, and it is highly recommended that they take high school physics. If you\u2019re experienced with computer programming in a language such as C++ or Python, that is also useful.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking AP physics classes in high school will help you prepare for a physics major. Holland recommends getting involved as soon as possible by getting exposed to calculus in high school so you can get the language down and joining a physics club if your school has one. Pacific\u2019s small class sizes will make it easy for you to reach out for one-on-one support if you have any questions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIf you&#8217;re a little bit curious and you want to know more, the easiest thing is just to talk to us,\u201d Holland says.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pacific\u2019s physics program will gear your studies around how things in our universe work. At Pacific you\u2019ll work with professors who have collaborated with researchers from NASA to catalogue planets that orbit stars beyond the solar system.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Physics at Pacific<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a physics student, you will choose from three concentrations: the standard track, astrophysics and theoretical physics. In astrophysics, you will use the department&#8217;s optical and radio telescopes and other equipment in coursework and projects to get a deeper understanding of the cosmos beyond Earth. If you are more mathematically inclined, theoretical physics emphasizes the theoretical aspects of physics and deepens your expertise through the application of mathematical methods to physical phenomena.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve found your concentration, you\u2019ll collaborate on projects that will give you the problem-solving skills to apply what you\u2019ve learned to real-world issues. Pacific physics major Ramon Guzman \u201926, for example, is developing a new process to create nano-silicon particles for electric vehicle batteries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis research is essential because it helps improve battery performance, making them last longer and storing more energy, which is vital for the future of clean, sustainable transportation,\u201d said Guzman.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduates from Pacific\u2019s physics program are applying their knowledge in a range of industries. Sarah Antonsson \u201916, is a real-time defect analyst for Micron Technology, a leader in the semiconductor industry; Krista Hibert \u201920 is a real estate data analyst; and Katherine Ram \u201918 works for Raytheon Technologies as a missile systems engineer.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nfd-container nfd-p-md\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nfd-p-card-md nfd-gap-xl nfd-shadow-xs  nfd-rounded is-style-nfd-theme-white is-content-justification-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nfd-gap-md is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1025\" height=\"1025\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Burns-Tower.jpg?resize=1025%2C1025&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4383\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:60px;height:60px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Burns-Tower.jpg?w=1025&amp;ssl=1 1025w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Burns-Tower.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Burns-Tower.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Burns-Tower.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Burns-Tower.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Burns-Tower.jpg?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1025px) 100vw, 1025px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nfd-gap-0 is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"nfd-text-md\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Learn more about physics at Pacific<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nfd-text-base nfd-text-faded\">Pacific&#8217;s Department of Physics and Astronomy is smaller than departments at larger research-focused schools, which means we get to know you on an individual basis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button nfd-btn-wide\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pacific.edu\/liberalarts\/academics\/departments-and-programs\/physics-and-astronomy\/physics-program\">Learn how to apply to the physics program<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A bachelor\u2019s degree in physics is for passionate students looking for a flexible range of career paths in the scientific field. 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