Students who follow degree at Wright State University can obtain technical background in physics along with obtaining a background in business for those interested in business development opportunities.
Career Paths and Salaries
According to the Society of Physics Students, only about 30 percent of those earning a Ph.D. in astronomy or physics go on to a career in higher education. The rest work in the private sector, civilian government, the military, and other entities. Median salary figures indicate a starting salary of roughly $50,000 in the private sector, with more than double that for those with advanced degrees and professional experience.
Students with physics majors can pursue a career as an:
- Astronomer/astrophysicist
- Biophysicist
- Computer modeling professional
- Data analyst
- Engineer
- Entrepreneur
- Healthcare professional
- Patent attorney
- Physical scientist
- Physicist
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