What do physicists actually do?
More than you ever imagined.  Physicists put their theoretical knowledge of science to practical use in fields like electronics, optics, communication, aerospace technology and medicine.  "You can do anything with this degree," says Ed Goldin, director of career services for the American Institute of Physics. "Anything."

Steven Chu, who is currently serving as U.S. Secretary of Energy (Professor of Physics at Stanford University and former Director of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; Nobel Laureate - 1997), states "I am optimistic about the future of physics.  Since venturing into biophysics and biology, I appreciate even more that physics is the best liberal arts education possible.  My definition of a "liberal arts" education is an education that gives one the tools to allow one to follow their intellectual curiosity well after their formal education ends.  Most physicists feel that their training allows them to go anywhere, intellectually."  Is this true of APSU Physics Graduates?  Just take a look at the wide variety of "stuff" the APSU Physics Graduates are pursuing.  Also, take a look at the variety of research projects current physics students have

Discover Physics -- Putting the World in Your Hands!  What do computers, laser printers and CD players have in common?  They all sprang from early technologies developed by physicists.  Physicists lead the way in almost every new technology.  And they're well paid for it.  In December 2005, the median annual salary of a physicist with five or more years experience jumped to $106,716.  Physics salaries are rising--even people fresh out of college with a bachelor's degree typically command salaries of $42,500 (1998).  And there's no shortage of jobs.  Industries of all types are scanning graduating classes for bright problem-solvers with broad technical underpinning.  With a physics degree, you fill the bill. 

"But physics?  That's hard."
The biggest myth about physics is that you have to be an Einstein to do well.  What it really requires is someone who's interested and who's willing to work hard.