What Do Physicists Do?
Career paths for physicists are very diverse, even without going to graduate school. Many of our graduates work in industry, government, or academia. There are also those who go into finance, data science, or computer science, where analytical skills are highly valued. Buffalo State graduates often pursue graduate school, industry roles, or teaching. Check out Physics Today's Career Profiles for more possibilities! You can also visit the SPS Career Toolbox website, which is one of the biggest career resources for Physics students.
Careers Resources
American Institute of Physics
The American Institute of Physics (AIP) website records state-by-state statistics of the many employers who recently hired physics bachelor’s into science and engineering positions.
Who's Hiring? Employment Statistics AIP Career Resources
American Association of Physics Teachers
The American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) has listings of teaching positions at different levels such as high schools, community colleges, and universities.
AAPT Career Center
American Physical Society
The American Physical Society (APS) Employment Homepage has various student and career resources to assist college students.
APS Employment Homepage
External Websites
There are also external websites that are helpful to look at while browsing for jobs in physics.
Physics Today Jobs Ziprecruiter