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Physics vs Chemistry

Two majors on the same score axes — relative within this site's forty.

Physics

VS 🧪

Chemistry

Physics Chemistry

95 Academic rigor 88

82 Selectivity 66

68 Employability 72

70 Creativity 60

96 Math intensity 70

30 People-facing 36

Where graduates often go

Physics

Physicist

Core

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Astronomer

Astro

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Computation

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Chemistry

Chemist

Core

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Pharmacist

Pharma

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Physician

Med school prep

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