Join our Physics graduates in success
100% of the class of 2023 reported landing a job within six months of graduation.
Contact Information
Hilary De Vries
Science and Health Care Career Pathway Leader
hdevries@lakeforest.edu
847-735-6126
One Major, Multiple Paths
A degree in Physics can open up a variety of opportunities. Here's a sample of job titles our newest graduates have held in the last five years:
- Accounting Specialist
- Associate Scientist
- Controls Engineer
- Data Consultant
- Design Engineer
- DevOps Engineer
- Environmental Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer II
- Project Manager
- Physicist
Where our graduates land
Our students have completed an internship or landed a job with high-profile organizations in and beyond Chicago.
Our most recent graduates have interned at or joined the ranks of these companies in the last five years:
- Argonne National Laboratory
- Cricket
- Elite Electronics Engineering
- Epic Systems
- Genesis 10
- IMEG
- Keyence
- Pfizer
- R & D Custom Automations
- Radiation Safety Services, Inc.
Advancing their studies
Physics graduates have also furthered their studies through graduate programs across the country. We set our students up for success so they can enroll in diverse programs such as this sample of degrees pursued by recent graduates:
- MS in Medical Physics (University of Pennsylvania)
- MS in Mechanical Engineering (Washington University,
- MS in Management and Systems (New York University)
- MS in Physics (Illinois Institute of Technology)
- PhD in Physics (Case Western Reserve University, Syracuse University, University of Colorado, University of Connecticut)
- PhD in Astronomy (Northwestern University)
- MD (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)
- PhD in Electrical Engineering (Duke University, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Liverpool)
A Lake Forest College education is built for the future. All students are equipped with the most sought-after professional skills: writing, speaking, critical thinking, and an understanding of human society and cultures. Our interdisciplinary curriculum sets our graduates apart as competitive and uniquely qualified candidates who are eager to take on the challenges presented in today's professional world. Learn more about how our students turn their passions into a career on our Success Stories and Outcomes page.
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I gained innumerable skills working in the Quantum Optics research lab for my year-long senior research project. I learned how to operate lasers, electronics, and optical alignment, as well as how to apply the physics I learned in classes to real problems in a laboratory setting.
Margaret Fortman '18, Physics PhD student at the University of Wisconsin - Madison
Margaret's journey isn't the only way to make it at Lake Forest College. Our career pathways offer a multitude of different ways to take advantage of the education here as well as the opportunities after graduation.
Our Physics graduates...
See the fundamental ideas of
mechanics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum theory
Break down complex
situations into essential and manageable pieces
Identify and respond to problems
with logical analysis and mindfulness of context
Observe and analyze
while making measurements and drawing informed conclusions
Networking and Career Preparation
Our students have opportunities to engage with professionals working in various fields of interest and build meaningful connections before graduation.
Lake Forest College students don't only get a fantastic education, but also hone applicable skills that employers are seeking in candidates.
Our career counselors ensure that our students are well prepared for whatever path they choose.
At Lake Forest College, you will have the opportunity to connect with professionals from a multitude of fields.
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Arrange a campus visit to see what Lake Forest has to offer in person. You'll be able to talk with professors, students, and get a taste for what Lake Forest has to offer your career.
Contact the Gorter Family Career Center
Pathway Leader
Hilary De Vries
Science and Health Care Career Pathway Leader
hdevries@lakeforest.edu
847-735-6126
General Contact
Gorter Family Career Advancement Center
256 Brown Hall, Middle Campus
847-735-5235
careers@lakeforest.edu
