Career
Center Resources
Major to Career: Physics and Astronomy
Visit the Physics Department website.
On this page you will find a list of careers pursued by Physics and Astronomy Majors, a list of important skills Physics and Astronomy majors should be developing, and a list of career-related web sites relevant to Physics and Astronomy.
List of Careers:
The following are a few examples of careers obtained by recent Dickinson alumni who majored in Physics and Astronomy:
- Chief, Health Physics
- Gynecologist
- Electronics Engineer
Click here for a comprehensive list of careers obtained by recent Dickinson alumni who majored in Physics and Astronomy.
Career-Related Skills of Physics Majors
Problem Solving: Physics majors have learned to apply logical, analytical thinking in a variety of ways useful to society.
Computer Proficiency: Majors have learned to use existing software and their own programs for data collection and analysis, mathematical manipulations, and other applications.
Creative Thinking: Physics majors are expected to work independently to invent ways of experimenting and solving problems
Cooperative Learning: Physics majors learn to work in groups to design and carry out experimental and theoretical work.
Career-Related Web Sites for Physics Majors
| Physics Career Information Archives |
| Careers in Physics |
| Physics Careers Features the American Institute of Physics Career Bulletin that offers job listings, internship information, and details on a visiting physicists program. |
| Careers in Physics |
| Jobs in Physics, Astronomy, and other fields A comprehensive site with numerous links from Sonoma State University. |
| Physics Links |
| Physics Web Physics news, jobs and resources. |
| Career & Job Opportunities Offers links to job databases and research opportunities at various physics-related societies and laboratories. |
| The Career Planning Center for Beginning Scientists and Engineers Sponsored by the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and National Research Council. |
For additional career resources and links, please visit the
Job Search Web Links page.
