Is an Applied Physics Major Employable?

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<p>My university offers and Applied Physics major with seven specialties: atmospheric physics, chemical physics, computational physics, geophysics, materials science, physical electronics or physical oceanography. I could also pursue a B.S./M.S. degree in electrical engineering if I choose the physical electronics specialty. </p>

<p>My question is, which one of these specialties is the most employable? Is it even worth majoring in applied physics? </p>

<p>I used to be a managerial economics major hoping to go into business in the future, but I realized that I really love physics (although I'm not a genius at it). I'm hoping that if I can't find any jobs related to physics, I can still go into the business field with my degree.</p>

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<p>Any one of those will have good employablity but it depends on what is more in your specific interest. Follow your interest. That being said, a B.S./M.S. combination will probably be the best for a good salary.</p>

<p>Majoring in physics is certainly worth it if you like the field. The breadth of a physics major is not possible in a pure engineering discipline.</p>