<p>I'm thinking about getting a degree in physics but parents keep telling me I'll never find a job.</p>
<p>Look into geophysics...It is a very math/physics oriented field and I know for a fact you can get a really good job with an MS, and some (rare) oil companies will hire with a BS.</p>
<p>As I alluded to above, geophysics has numerous applications, some jobs only require a BS (more consulting type firms) and some require a MS (most oil company jobs).</p>
<p>Most physics-related jobs will require advanced degrees. However, with the right combination of courses you might be able to work in biophysics. Check with counselors.</p>
<p>TEACH PHYSICS.</p>
<p>The average age of a physics teacher (high school) in this country is going up, and the average competence is (presumably) going down--I'M NOT AGEIST I READ THIS ARTICLE THAT I NOW CANNOT FIND ABOUT THIS, THEY ARE BARELY RELATED PHENOMENA--and science teachers are in high demand in many places.</p>
<p>Get a masters in nuclear engineering.</p>
<p>Yeah, a lot end up working for JPL or NASA, which are good jobs, if you're in to that.</p>
<p>Physics majors are in demand for many jobs outside the scientific arena as well as within. Fields that value highly developed analytical skills, advanced math skills, and demonstrated ability to master challenging technical information (consulting, actuarial work, finance, and patent law are a few that come to mind) often are interested in hiring physics majors, with the understanding that more specialized training apropos to the particular field will occur as part of the career development process.</p>
<p>The person who said geophysics. Good recommendation.</p>
<p>Another possiblity is Meteorology. Dynamic Meteorologists use physics to study atmospheres.</p>
<p>If you like designing/building things you may consider engineering.</p>
<p>Along the same line as geophysics, you might want to consider majoring in Geology. There are several branches in geology where you would get to utilize physics, including geophysics. Other branches are physical volcanology, planetary geophysics, and hydrology.</p>
<p>Contrary to popular belief, there is a LOT you can do with a physics degree! [url=<a href="http://www.worldwidelearn.com/online-education-guide/science/physics-major.htm%5DThis%5B/url">http://www.worldwidelearn.com/online-education-guide/science/physics-major.htm]This[/url</a>] url explains a few of the options pretty well, scroll down for the list.</p>
<p>Be quiet stargirl, you don't know whatcha talkin' about.. j/k.. :)</p>
<p>That site had quite a few ideas. Computer Science is definitely another option for a physics-minded person.</p>
<p>Investment Banking, financial analyst among a few.</p>
<p>I was just wondering... could a physics graduate work as an electrical engineer?</p>
<p>Also, what is investment banking and financial analyst got to do with physics?</p>
<p>Possible but one needs to have extra classes I suppose. Physics isn't really electrical enigineering, but one won't find it difficult to switch.</p>
<p>Physics? nothing at all. Only skills learned in studying for a physics degree are important in I-banking and other commerce related career.</p>
<p>PhD --> hard-post-doc-life --> tenure?</p>