About
Teach courses pertaining to the laws of matter and energy. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
$98k
Annual median Salary
Education
Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
54%
Doctoral degree
25%
Master's degree
21%
Post-doctoral training
Careers
Typical Job Titles
Instructor
Physics Instructor
Physics Professor
Professor