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Where Do Physics PhDs Go?
Where Do Physics PhDs Go?
The American Institute of Physics collects data on where physics PhDs go for employment. The data show that new physics PhDs go to all sectors of the workforce and many different fields.
UMD physics alumni are similarly diverse in their employment after graduation. You can view the data on this website by filtering by Physics PhDs.
What this means: there are a lot of different careers for physics PhDs!
Broad Career Exploration Videos and Profiles
Broad Career Exploration Videos and Profiles
These resources are meant to provide a high-level, broad overview of many different careers.
Information on career paths and physicist profiles.
Nearly 150 career exploration video interviews (matched with assessments from ImaginePhD)
Getting More Information
Getting More Information
These are ideas and resources for getting more detailed information about a specific job or career.
How to Conduct Informational Interviews:
Resources and Guides
How to Conduct Informational Interviews:
Resources and Guides