Physics - After Graduation

Future Careers

MHCC Career Coaches are here to help you explore your career options after graduation. Below are a few common paths graduates can pursue.

Physicists

As a physicist, your daily tasks will include performing complex calculations as part of the analysis and evaluation of data, using computers, and analyzing data from research conducted to detect and measure physical phenomena.

Materials Scientists

As a materials scientist, you will determine ways to strengthen or combine materials or develop new materials with new or specific properties for use in various products and applications. You will also plan laboratory experiments to confirm the feasibility of processes and techniques for producing materials with particular characteristics.

Atmospheric and Space Scientists

In these roles, you will be responsible for preparing weather reports or maps for analysis, distribution, or use in weather broadcasts, using computer graphics and developing or using mathematical or computer models for weather forecasting.

Nuclear Engineers

As a nuclear engineer, you will do tasks such as designing or developing nuclear equipment, including reactor cores, radiation shielding, or associated instrumentation or control mechanisms. You will also direct the operating or maintenance activities of nuclear power plants to ensure efficiency and conformity to safety standards.

Natural Sciences Managers

As a natural sciences manager, you are responsible for conferring with scientists, engineers, regulators, or others to plan or review projects or to provide technical assistance. You will also develop client relationships and communicate with clients to explain proposals, present research findings, establish specifications, or discuss project status.

Physics Teachers, Post-secondary

As a physics teacher, you will supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work while maintaining student attendance records, grades, and other required records.

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Local Employers

Many organizations throughout Washington, Oregon, and beyond are looking for employees with the skills you learned at MHCC. Below are a few links you can use to find related career options.

• Handshake
• Indeed