Physics careers and education
Start with a solid foundation
Physics teaches foundational lessons about the natural world with useful applications for many careers.
An effective resume is often the key to getting that initial interview with an employer.
Build your resume and prepare for interviews by taking stock of your hard and soft skills.
Chart your physics career path
Discover your path to career success, your comprehensive companion offering valuable insights, practical tools, and personalized guidance.
This edition, which coincides with the International Year of Quantum (IYQ) Science and Technology, focuses on the many important ways that this field continues to develop new approaches
Physics is vast, but exploring it as a career doesn't have to be overwhelming. These resources can help you learn about physics careers and support you on your educational journey.
Upcoming events
Whether you’re an established physicist, or a student just starting to explore careers, our events will help guide you on your career path.
APS invites students and physicists at all career levels to attend Career Fairs at key APS events to advance your career and find your next opportunity. APS also invites employers to recruit talent from engaged and motivated scientists across many disciplines of physics
Find opportunities to share your research, broaden your network, and get involved with the physics community.
Explore career options
Studying physics opens up your future to a range of career paths. You can do almost anything with a physics background!
Discover how much you can do with a degree in physics by seeing how others have put theirs to use.
Get involved, advance your career, and explore important topics for the physics community.
Resources for mentors and mentees to make the most of a physics mentoring relationship.
APS resources
Explore the numbers behind a career in physics, including salary figures and employment statistics.
This committee coordinates and advises our work related to career and professional development in physics.
We help students and professionals from around the world navigate employment, education, and collaboration in the U.S.
Resources for mentors and mentees to make the most of a physics mentoring relationship.
Related
Get involved to strengthen K-12 and higher education physics.
APS supports physics departments with resources as well as networking and skill-building opportunities.
The FIAP Career Lectureship Award recognizes physicists in industrial and non-academic careers.
Join our diverse team of talented professionals who strengthen APS as an organization.