Physics is concerned with the nature, structure and interactions of matter and radiation. The BS degree in physics provides students a thorough background in physics appropriate for further graduate study in physics, other sciences or engineering programs. Additional Program Fee: Yes Second Language Requirement: No First Required Math Course: MAT 270 - Calculus w/Analytic Geometry I. Program Math Intensity:program math intensity substantial Substantial

The broad range of applicability of the principles of physics gives the physicist great flexibility in a choice of career or further education. About half of the graduates with a bachelor's degree in physics go on to graduate school in: astronomy engineering medicine physics The other half go directly into employment in areas such as: education and business engineering materials science Example Careers: Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to the following: *growth *median salary Architectural and Engineering Managers Green OccupationGreen 6.16% $122,190 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 15.12% $70,960 Chemists Green Occupation 2.48% $69,760 Clinical Research Coordinators Bright OutlookBright Outlook 15.45% $114,770 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 15.12% $90,680 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 15.12% $79,860 Nanosystems Engineers Green Occupation Bright Outlook 6.66% $90,580 Natural Sciences Managers Green Occupation 15.45% $114,770 Photonics Engineers Green Occupation Bright Outlook 6.66% $90,580 Physicists 15.89% $106,360 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 15.12% $77,540 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Bright Outlook 8.85% $54,270 Validation Engineers Green Occupation Bright Outlook 6.66% $90,580