I’ve recently been teetering between deciding applied physics or aerospace as my major could anyone explain to be the different job oppurtunities and college experiences each may give me. Will I still be building or creating models in applied physics or is that only an engineering thing?
Applied physics can have a lot of engineering in it if you choose your elective courses appropriately, depending on the structure of the program. Aerospace is pretty focused compared to physics or even mechanical engineering. The fact is that you can get a job working as an engineer with an applied physics degree and so you probably can choose whatever interests you the most and be certain that you will find work after graduation. Employment statistics for physics majors are available at the [American Institute of Physics](Latest employment data for physicists, astronomers and related scientists | American Institute of Physics).