Degree Name: Physics and Astronomy
General Description:
Physics & Astronomy degrees develop your understanding of the relationship between the physical laws of the universe and how they apply across different scales of space and time. For example, cosmology is the study of the origin, evolution and eventual fate of the universe.
Top Universities Globally:
California Institute of Technology
Harvard University
Cambridge University
University of California, Berkeley(UCB)
University of Tokyo
University of Toronto
Top Universities in Pakistan:
University of Karachi
University of Punjab
Institute of Space Technology
Scope of The Degree:
Overall employment of physicists and astronomers is projected to grow 8 percent from 2021-2023. About 2,100 openings for physicists and astronomers are projected each year, on average, every decade
Expected Profession:
Astronomer
Cosmologist
Researcher
Astronaut
Lecturer
Researcher
Average Annual Salary:
$55,000 median
Cost of The Degree:
$43,000 annually
Difficulty in Achieving Degree:
Difficult to major in, as hard as Physics
Time for investment Returns:
It is expected of you to do masters and PhD after undergraduate to get a good position, takes very long to see return