What can you do with a physics degree? Take 2

The video discusses the career prospects for physics graduates, presenting statistics on job placements in various fields. It shares a personal narrative of job interviews and highlights the versatility of a physics degree, suggesting numerous career paths, including research, teaching, and non-traditional roles. The video encourages viewers to pursue physics if they are passionate about it.

What percentage of physics graduates find jobs in non-STEM fields?

• 8%

• 26%

• 32%

• 5%

Which field has the highest percentage of physics graduates finding jobs?

• Computer and information systems

• Natural sciences

• Engineering

• Physics and astronomy

Which job did the narrator successfully secure?

• Physics teacher

• Software engineer

• Racehorse namer

• Dog toy designer

According to the narrator, what is one of the benefits of having a physics degree?

• It limits career options to teaching.

• It prepares you for tough mental challenges.

• It is only useful for explaining jokes.

• It guarantees a job in physics.

What is one unconventional career path mentioned for physics graduates?

• Historian

• Biophysicist

• Software engineer

• Nuclear physicist