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Re: physics degrees



This is probably true because the term physicist is often only accorded to
someone with a PhD. In other words you have to have the union card to get
the title. A simple bachelors degree is often labeled as being a physics
major, or is given their current job title, such as technician. A music
major is usually called a musician with or without an advanced degree. On
the other hand if you compared the number of physics PhDs with physics
majors vs a similar ratio in other fields you might come up with other
results. Some fields such as engineering have at various times promoted a
"professional masters degree" which can be acquired in 1 year. This has
swelled the number of masters degrees by making them more affordable. It
seems that companies do not distinguish between the number of professional
masters and a regular masters with a thesis.

John M. Clement
Houston, TX


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