{"id":4630,"date":"2026-02-17T07:09:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T12:09:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/physics\/?page_id=4630"},"modified":"2026-02-27T00:24:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T05:24:48","slug":"connect-with-industry","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/physics\/graduate-program\/ms-quantum\/connect-with-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Connect with Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"
Join the Growing Quantum Industry<\/h6>\n
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>$1.45 Billion<\/div>\n
Value of Quantum Sector<\/div>\n
(At the End of 2024)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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+7.7%<\/div>\n
Expected Job Growth<\/div>\n
(2XNational Avg)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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44,000+<\/div>\n
Anticipated Open Positions<\/div>\n
(In the Coming Year)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The quantum talent pipeline is struggling to keep pace with industry needs. Leading tech publications and consulting firms continue to spotlight a critical \u201cworkforce shortage,\u201d as employers seek graduates equipped with both advanced technical expertise and hands-on skills – ready to make an immediate impact from day one.<\/p>\n

Careers Shaped for the Quantum Workforce<\/h6>\n

Boston University prepares graduates to succeed at the forefront of quantum technology development in startups, tech giants, government laboratories and national security organizations. They leave prepared to pursue a wide range of in-demand roles, including:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n