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This list of Career Areas, Employers and Career Strategies is a sampling of the career paths Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University graduates have taken. Please be sure to look beyond the list to explore the endless opportunities in many diverse industries.

Space Physics

The Bachelor of Science in Space Physics is an applied physics program designed to prepare graduates for further study (Masters of Science or Ph.D.-level work) or entry into space- and aerospace-related industries or government. The Space Physics program currently has two areas of concentration:Astrophysics & Particle Physics and Cosmology. Two more concentration areas, Remote Sensing and Exotic Propulsion Systems, will be added in the near future.

Career Area

Basic Physical Research

Applied Research & Development

Astronomy

Astrophysics

Planetary Physics

Geophysics

Earth Observation

Space Weather

Space Systems Engineering

Space Propulsion

Employers

Aerospace Firms

Federal Government
(NASA, NOAA, DOD, DOE, etc.*)

Federal Research Labs:
(Los Alamos, Sandia, etc)

Private Industry

Consulting

Academia (schools-Universities)

International Scientific & Technical

Organizations

Teaching

Hospitals

Drug Companies

Auto Industry

Career Development Strategies

Develop mathematical skills.

Develop general analytical skills.

Develop ability to work in a team.

Develop verbal & written communication skills.

Involvement with pre-professional organizations** and activities.

Involvement in undergraduate research.

Seek Co-op/Internship opportunities.

* Also including the Congressional Research Service, national security-related civilian agencies such as CIA and NSA, the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA), etc.

** Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has a chapter of the Society of Physics Students (SPS), which links students with professional societies and career development, and will be establishing a chapter of Sigma Pi Sigma, the national Physics Honor Society in the 2004-2005 academic year.