Research opportunities with a degree in Physics?

Question

I am planning on getting a degree in either Honors Physics or Honors Astrophysics (no real difference in the courses I would take). And I am wondering does anyone have any idea as to the research opportunities with just a degree?

I could probably find a decent job with the degree doing math/problem solving related work, but not really any research related work. The physics department had a job fair type thinger, but I missed it. I'll go next year when they have it though. There are job postings for associate professors and research related work, but they all require a Ph.D.

Would it be worth it to stop after the degree and try to get a job doing research, or just go straight for Masters and Ph.D? Money isn't really an issue.

Answer 1

If you're good at it, I would do grad studies. There tends to be a lot of funding in the sciences, so the Masters and PhD would be like having a job and going to school at the same time.

I'm in grad studies. It totally beats getting a real job.