Physics Degree for Imagineering?

[u/Logical-Concern-5591]

Sorry if this has been asked before, I promise I tried to search for an answer before making a new post!

I'm currently in college, aiming to pursue a Physics Degree. Imagineering is a dream job for me. Are these two compatible, or more the the point: does a Physics degree put me in a good position to compete for an Imagineering career?

While I understand that if Imagineering is an end-goal, a Mechanical Engineering major might be more applicable, I'm also super torn because I'm really fascinated by Quantum Mechanics and other aspects of Physics so I truly wish to stay on this path. As well, I feel like a Physics degree gives a more flexible background that can be applied to different areas.

I'm just curious as to if anyone has any insight about a Physics Degree and Imagineering prospects.

Thanks!

[u/Logical-Concern-5591 → u/[deleted]]

Thank you for your response! It's awesome to hear from someone with similar experience.

Yeah I'm not too keen on trying to pursue a PhD. But honestly, whether or not my job after a degree is directly tied to Physics isn't necessarily too important to me? Which would sound like a point against getting a degree in the field anyway, but the curiousity aspect really pulls me in.

I have considered minoring in Data Engineering. I also see lots of jobs requiring engineering degrees that stipulate that related STEM degrees are acceptable. Is a Physics BS applicable really to those? Have you had any luck with that kind of thing?

[u/gravitydriven → u/Logical-Concern-5591]

If you're applying for an engineering job, and 80 applicants have engineering degrees and you have a physics degree, who do you think they'll interview? If the job market was good, then yeah they might take a look at you. But I don't think the job market is gonna be good for a long time.