Re: PhD in Physics - Flexible?

From: Mishnuc (rolf183_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 12/02/04


Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2004 18:12:59 -0600


"Viper" <viper@funkdiggityfresh.com> wrote in message
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> Hi, I just had a quick question I was hoping to get some feedback on.
>
> In doing research on the job market for physicists and engineers I've
> heard that a PhD in physics is one of the most flexible degrees you
> can have, and will qualify someone for a lot of engineering jobs. On
> the other hand, I've also heard that the market is more favorable to
> engineering degree holders than it is to physics grads. Anybody have
> any thoughts/experiences about this sort of thing?

Not so. few jobs- overqualified. OK at a University, out in the job market,
not good.

Better for Masters of Eng. good Lucksky



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