CONTACT US:
CLA Career Services
135 Johnston Hall
101 Pleasant St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
email: cclc@umn.edu
phone: 612-624-7577
fax: 612-625-4832
hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm, M-F
CLA Career Services are offered through
the Career and Community Learning Center (CCLC)
CCLC Staff
Resource Room
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What can I do with a major in...
Physics?
You can do a lot with this major! Physics majors go on to successful careers in science, academics, government, publishing, research, and much more.
The University of Minnesota offers a Bachelor of Science in Physics (through the Institute of Technology) and a Bachelor of Arts in Physics (through the College of Liberal Arts). For more information, see the School of Physics & Astronomy site.
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For information beyond what you find below, stop by our office in 135 Johnston Hall. Our popular "What Can I Do With a Major in ___?" binders are filled with information about every major in CLA. These binders are updated regularly and contain more information than we can provide here. When you visit, you can also get individual assistance as you explore majors and career paths.
Career Titles of Alumni with this Major
Below is a small sampling of CLA alumni job titles. (Individual profiles may have changed since this information was first gathered.)
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2000 Nobel Laureate in Economics
Other Common Career Titles for this Major:
- Acoustics Physicist
- Astronomer
- Astrophysicist
- Biophysicist
- Engineer
- Hydrologist
- Hydrologist
- Information Scientist
- Physicist
- Researcher
- Science Teacher
- Science Writer
- Seismologist
- Technical Writer
- Test Engineer
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Skills You Acquire with this Major
Physics majors develop great skills
that are applicable to a wide variety of careers. These skills include:
- Critical thinking and analyzing skills
- Information and data management
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Mathematical reasoning
- Research and analysis skills
- Written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
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Public Service Opportunities
If you're interested in doing volunteer work related to this major, the Career and Community Learning Center can help. Advisors at our 345 Fraser Hall office can help you find a related volunteer position. By volunteering in the community, you can work for a good cause, explore career options, gain experience, and build your professional network.
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