2007-02-27 16:27:27 · 4 answers · asked by Big Brother 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
I've got a 9th grade son with 4.0 who is creative and enjoys math and science.
2007-02-27 16:30:45 · update #1
Physics is a very broad field with a variety of different specialties within it. You do not need to specialize in engineering to get a decent job. Pretty much all the physicists I know are smarter and better problem solvers than the engineers I know. Your son probably has no idea what he wants to do in his future. I am a grad student and I still don't know what I want to do. Physics is a good broad field that provides a foundation for almost any type of engineering, some types of chemistry, and other fields.
2007-02-27 16:46:10 · answer #1 · answered by msi_cord 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sadly, most of the people I know who majored in physics ended up being burger flippers or pizza delivery guys...
The jobs just aren't out there.
If you go on for further education specializing into a specific field of engineering, I can't say if that will be better or not.
2007-02-28 00:30:55 · answer #2 · answered by special-chemical-x 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With your qualification you will get a low level job like lab assistant,
Do masters degree in physics you will be placed in good research laboratories or institutes,
Or you can settle in teaching also,
2007-02-28 01:40:55 · answer #3 · answered by --> ( Charles ) <-- 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
front door greeter at Wal-Mart
2007-02-28 00:29:36 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋