<p>I plan to double major in philosophy and physics, or in philosophy and film.</p>
<p>Is physics a risky major? </p>
<p>I know film is very very risky due to the fact that very few people actually make it into Hollywood, but is physics any better?</p>
<p>Do you mean risky in the sense that you may not be able to find a job in the field after graduation? I think that a Physics degree would make it much more likely that you would be able to work in a related occupation after graduation. </p>
<p>If you are looking to teach school, I think that a Physics B.S. followed by a M.Ed. would be one of the best routes to follow. That would make you a very attractive candidate for a HS Physics teaching position.</p>
<p>Applied Physics majors are much more easily able to find a well
paying non-teaching job compared to regular physics majors.</p>
<p>Physics by far is the one major that can land you ALMOST any job you want, from academia research to financial sector. (well of course most of the time you have to go back to school lol)</p>
<p>A physics background can be very useful even if you want to pursue a different career path. Physics trains students analytical and problem-solving skill. It is also a scientific philosophy study in my opinion.</p>
<p>jwxie: you’re completely right. Physics is a very dynamic subject, and because it’s very math-based, you can go into a lot of fields beyond just physics.</p>
<p>If you love this subject…its the best for you. I agree with Jwxie…This major can land you anywhere you want, engineering, medicine, business and lots more.</p>