The Department of at Wright State University offers programs leading either to a Bachelor of Science degree or a Bachelor of Arts degree in physics. Students in secondary education may earn the Bachelor of Arts degree in physics and enter the Professional Year Experience program of the College of Education and Human Services for licensure in physics.
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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