Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Physics] From Wright State University

Students who follow degree at Wright State University can obtain technical background in physics along with obtaining a background in business for those interested in business development opportunities.

Career Paths and Salaries

According to the Society of Physics Students, only about 30 percent of those earning a Ph.D. in astronomy or physics go on to a career in higher education. The rest work in the private sector, civilian government, the military, and other entities. Median salary figures indicate a starting salary of roughly $50,000 in the private sector, with more than double that for those with advanced degrees and professional experience.

Students with physics majors can pursue a career as an:

• Astronomer/astrophysicist

• Biophysicist

• Computer modeling professional

• Data analyst

• Engineer

• Entrepreneur

• Healthcare professional

• Patent attorney

• Physical scientist

• Physicist