Physics

Mailing Address
Cleveland State University
Department of Physics
2121 Euclid Avenue, PHY
Cleveland, OH 44115-2214

Campus Location
Science Building (SI)
2399 Euclid Avenue, Rm. 112

Contact Us
Phone: 216.687.2425
Fax: 216.523.7268
physics.dept@csuohio.edu

Careers in Physics

The study of physics provides a crucial understanding of the world around us through the study of the fundamental laws governing matter and energy. The field of physics has been instrumental in the development of advanced materials, electronic and optical devices, and medical equipment, impacting every aspect of our way of life. Studying physics fosters critical thinking, quantitative proficiency, and the ability to research and organize information, and infer new ideas.

WHAT CAN I DO WITH A PHYSICS MAJOR?

CAREER*	TYPICAL REQUIRED LEVEL OF EDUCATION
Research and Development-Science/Engineering/Manufacturing/Materials and Health Care companies	BS, BA, MS, or PhD
Teacher	BS or BA (state licensure required in public schools)
Engineering: Automotive, Solar, Robotics, Test, Design, Application, Laser, Optics, Photonics	BS orBA
Research Assistants, Graduate Student	BS or BA
Lab Technician, Nuclear Technician, Test Technician	BS or BA
Data Analysts, IT Consultant, System Analyst, Quantitative Analyst	BS or MS (some positions require PhD)
Meteorologist, Environmental Scientist	MS
Astrophysicist, Biophysicist, Nuclear Physicist, Geophysicist etc.	MS or PhD
Medical Physicist, Radiation Health Officer	MS or PhD (board certification might be required)
College Professor/ Research and Academia in all areas of physics	PhD in Physics/Astronomy/related field

*the list is not meant to be exhaustive.

WHAT SKILLS ARE DEVELOPED AS A PHYSICS MAJOR?

Extensive analytical capabilities to solve quantitative problems involving complex data sets.
Ability to conduct experiments, analyze data and develop theories.
Broad knowledge of natural laws and technical expertise relevant to all other sciences: biology, chemistry, geology, environmental science and all branches of engineering.
Proficiency in using computer technology and mathematical modeling.
Ability to prepare technical reports.

RESOURCES

CSU Society of Physics Students Chapter: Society of Physics Students (SPS)
APS Career Guide: https://reader.exacteditions.com/issues/84341/spread/1
Physics Today Jobs: http://physicstoday.org/jobs
American Institute of Physics (AIP): https://www.aip.org/
American Physical Society: https://www.aps.org/
CSU Catalog Information: https://catalog.csuohio.edu/