<p>I'd like to know
1. Where I can get a bachelor's degree in physics, in Kentucky.</p>
<p>My second question is, is it worth pursuing a master's degree in physics, and then possibly a Ph.D.?
I've been reading up on the subject when stumbling on talk of having a Ph.D. in physics, or any science for that matter, is worthless. The articles, and forum discussions I've read have said things such as</p>
<ul>
<li>In the U.S. more Ph.D.'s are trained than needed</li>
<li>It's too hard to find a job for a Ph.D. especially one pursuing a physic's Ph.D.</li>
</ul>
<p>and found in almost every one of them
- It's fine if you get a bachelor degree in physics, but then go to med school as anything higher is worthless.</p>
<p>Are those people right? I've noticed most of those posts I've read about the subject have been quite old, but is it still like that?</p>
<p>I was considering going into med school first, but then changed my mind as being a physicist is so much more appealing to me.</p>
<p>Looks like there are 12 colleges or universities in KY that awarded at least one bachelor’s degree in Physics last year:</p>
<pre><code>156745 Georgetown College Georgetown KY
</code></pre>
<p>156620 Eastern Kentucky University Richmond KY
156408 Centre College Danville KY
156295 Berea College Berea KY
157289 University of Louisville Louisville KY
157085 University of Kentucky Lexington KY
157386 Morehead State University Morehead KY
157951 Western Kentucky University Bowling Green KY
157809 Thomas More College Crestview Hills KY
157818 Transylvania University Lexington KY
157401 Murray State University Murray KY
157447 Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights KY</p>
<p>(Source: IPEDS)</p>
<p>What graduate degree you pursue, if any, will be based on the career you want to pursue. If you want to be a physicist, then you will likely need a Ph.D. That said, it is tough for Ph.D. holders to find tenure-track faculty positions these days, so if you want to be a professor, then yes, it will be a hard row to hoe. The good news is that you’ve got plenty of time to decide what you want your career to be. Spend your undergrad time doing some internships, shadowing, etc. in different fields to determine what you want to do. Follow someone in medicine, in physics, in engineering, etc.</p>