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Where Can 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.

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Values, Interests, and Skills Assessments

These tools can help you figure out what skills you have and what your interests and values are.