Re: physics degrees

[Patrick Mulvey <pmulvey@AIP.ORG>]

Yes.  Here are some numbers.   (Bachelors class of 1992 : PhDs class of
1998) Source: National Center for Education Statistics Agriculture
12:1Architecture 7:1Philosophy/religion  13:1Psychology 16:1Mathematics
12:1Chemistry  4:1Geology  5:1Physics 3:1 The AIP Initial Employment Report
shows that the immediate post degree outcomes for new physics bachelor's
degree recipients is typically:     1/3 continues with graduate study in
physics     1/5 pursues graduate studies in other fields       half enters
the workforce The private sector has traditionally hired the bulk (~2/3) of
physics bachelors not continuing on immediately with graduate study.
Pre-college teaching (high and elementary schools) usually hire about 10%.


Patrick Mulvey
Research Associate
American Institute of Physics
Statistical Research Center
One Physics Ellipse
College Park, MD 20740-3843
301-209-3076
pmulvey@aip.org
www.aip.org/statistics

> > > larry.smith@SNOW.EDU 12/6/02 3:05:40 PM >>>
Would the list agree with the following statement?

The ratio of physicists with PhDs to those with masters degrees or
bachelors degrees is higher than in most other fields.


Thanks,
Larry