<p>How much do Physics majors (with a bachelor’s) get paid ( as in medium salary) as compared to engineering majors? Just out of curiosity.</p>
<p>My neighbor said he’ll hire a Physics major over an engineering major because they know enough of the same stuff but are cheaper. Starting salary of 43K (Physics) over 52K (Engineering) at his company. After a period of time, they end up being paid the same. It’s a tech kind of company but I don’t really have any details. It came up in conversation a couple of months ago.</p>
<p>Its hard to determine because of varying industries and locations. The advantage of physics is that it is a very well respected degree and can fit into almost any company. I know several people with Maths and Physics degrees that are very senior in well-known coorporations and have done extremely well.</p>
<p>Speaking of physics majors, I was curious to know how often they can get a job at a Fortune 500 company compared to engineering majors.</p>
<p>I think in a lot of these corporations, they hire across many disciplines. Think IBM or P and G. They will hire engineers, business majors, etc. To be hired at these firms depends on many factors including school, GPA, xcurriculars, references, the economy, summer work and one’s physical appearance. I know P and G is rumoured to love hiring good looking people.</p>
<p>Interesting…</p>