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Major to Career: Physics and Astronomy
On this page you will find information about careers pursued by Physics and Astronomy majors, skills Physics and Astronomy majors develop and career-related Web sites relevant to the major. Visit the department page to learn more about the Physics and Astronomy program.
Careers
It is important to remember that your major does not determine what your career will be. With a liberal arts education, YOU, not your major, will determine your career path.
On the right is a comprehensive list of job titles of Dickinson alumni who majored in Physics and Astronomy.
Career-Related Skills
- Problem Solving: Physics majors have learned to apply logical, analytical thinking in a variety of ways useful to society.
- Computer Proficiency: Majors have learned to use existing software and their own programs for data collection and analysis, mathematical manipulations, and other applications.
- Creative Thinking: Physics majors are expected to work independently to invent ways of experimenting and solving problems
- Cooperative Learning: Physics majors learn to work in groups to design and carry out experimental and theoretical work.
Career-Related Web Sites
Physics Career Information Archives
Careers in Physics
Physics Careers
Features the American Institute of Physics Career Bulletin that offers job listings, internship information, and details on a visiting physicists program.
Careers in Physics
Jobs in Physics, Astronomy, and other fields
A comprehensive site with numerous links from Sonoma State University.
Physics Links
Physics Web
Physics news, jobs and resources.
The Career Planning Center for Beginning Scientists and Engineers
Sponsored by the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and National Research Council.
For additional career resources and links, please visit the Job Search Web Links page.