What are the benefits of majoring in physics?

Jorge: What are the benefits of majoring in physics?
I’m planning on majoring in philosophy, but I have a crap load of credits left so I’m thinking about double majoring in philosophy and physics.

I have taken physics honors in high school, and got a 5 on AP physics. I liked it a lot, but never really planned on doing anything with it much more than those two classes.

I wouldn’t mind doing this double major so, what would be the benefits of majoring in physics?

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Answer by Christopher M
Well, with the career opportunities in everything from Aerospace to some types of Engineering, a physics degree will probably enable you to net a significantly larger paycheck than a philosophy degree by itself. Additionally, you will have a significant number of mathematics courses with that physics degree which will at least get you a math minor as well.