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The usual qualification for an entry-level job in engineering is an engineering BS degree. A physics BA or BS degree would not be considered an equivalent qualification; it would be a distinct handicap in the engineering job market. It’s not impossible for physics majors to fill engineering jobs, but it’s not particularly common either.</p>
<p>LAC students who want to transition into engineering usually go to grad school for an engineering MS degree. Most engineering grad schools are willing to consider well-qualified science majors, although such students are often required to make up some undergraduate engineering coursework. A physics BS with an engineering MS would be considered well qualified for most engineering jobs.</p>
<p>Note that many top universities don’t offer “business” degrees at the undergraduate level. Of course business recruiters don’t hesitate to hire “economics” majors from Harvard or Stanford – there aren’t any undergraduate “business” majors at these schools. </p>
<p>On the other hand, engineering recruiters know that they can go straight to the engineering school. They probably won’t bother with the physics department.</p>