Career fit quiz

Is Physicist the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the physicist career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the physicist job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I love physics
Statement 2 of 8I like math
Statement 3 of 8I like experiments
Statement 4 of 8I can code
Statement 5 of 8I’m willing to do a Ph.D.
Statement 6 of 8I’m persistent
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 5–7 years after a bachelor’s training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $172,250 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Physicists study the interactions of matter and energy, conducting research to develop theories and apply them in areas such as electronics, energy, medicine and materials.

  • Design experiments
  • Build models
  • Analyze data
  • Develop technology
  • Write papers

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