Career fit quiz

Is Physics Professor the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the physics professor 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 physics professor 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 enjoy math
Statement 3 of 8I like explaining hard ideas
Statement 4 of 8I want to do research
Statement 5 of 8I like demonstrations
Statement 6 of 8I’m willing to train for years
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 6–9 years after a bachelor’s training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $100,310 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Physics teachers, postsecondary, teach courses in physics and astronomy at colleges and universities and often conduct research.

  • Teach physics courses
  • Run labs and demonstrations
  • Lead research
  • Mentor students
  • Write grants

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