Is a PhD in physics worth it?

[BadgerBadger92]

I am going to community college this summer with a focus on physics. I am VERY excited!

I know it’s early to ask this, but is a PhD in physics worth it career wise? I hear actual jobs in physics are few in number, but they open up possibilities in other fields. Is it worth it in your opinion?

 

[WWGD]

I am going to community college this summer with a focus on physics. I am VERY excited!

I know it’s early to ask this, but is a PhD in physics worth it career wise? I hear actual jobs in physics are few in number, but they open up possibilities in other fields. Is it worth it in your opinion?

" Worth" depends on your likes, dislikes, personal goals. What are yours?

 

[BadgerBadger92]

" Worth" depends on your likes, dislikes, personal goals. What are yours?

I love relative physics mainly, but I love all of it. I’m not equipped with the mathematical knowledge to understand these theories yet, but I’ve been studying hard with the YouTube channel Khans Academy and the Math and Sciencr channel which have helped me tremendously.

Other realms of physics I’m interested in are quantum mechanics/field theory, string theory, Newtonian physics, etc.

I’m preparing hard before college. My hope is to have a physics job someday. Doesn’t necessarily matter to me as long as it’s in the field. I’d also be okay at a hospital or working in economics.

And btw, since you’re here, what are good study methods?