Careers and Outcomes

Get students excited about physics

Open your students' eyes to the wonders of science.

As a physics teacher, you'll inspire students to better understand and impact the world.

Where do former students teach?

The physics education pathway certifies you to teach in middle and high schools.

Most MSU alums teach locally in the Springfield area or other Missouri schools.

Major in physics education

Raise your career ceiling

You can boost your pay and credentials with a master's in physics education.

Your graduate-level experience will qualify you to teach dual credit or college classes.

Job outcomes

Your teaching expertise will be essential in the workforce as other educators retire or transfer jobs.

What are some related career fields?

If the teaching isn't right for you, you'll still have plenty of career options.

Your physics expertise will blend well with other sciences and areas, like:

• Architecture
• Astronomy
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Computer science
• Economics/finance
• Education
• Engineering
• Environmental science
• Geology/geoscience
• Materials science
• Mathematics