<p>By all means major in physics if it is what you are passionate about. I have advised physics majors for many years at [Illinois</a> Institute of Technology](<a href=“http://www.iit.edu%5DIllinois”>http://www.iit.edu) and while about 30% do go on to graduate school, the rest find good jobs. They are not necessarily working as physicists but employers appreciate the perspective that physics majors bring to a job. I have had my advisees go to work in the software industry, for major energy companies, the insurance industry and in radiation protection.</p>