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Overview for Atomic/Molecular Physics

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the behavior of matter-energy phenomena at the level of atoms and molecules. Includes instruction in chemical physics, atomic forces and structure, fission reactions, molecular orbital theory, magnetic resonance, molecular bonding, phase equilibria, quantum theory of solids, and applications to the study of specific elements and higher compounds.

Careers for Atomic/Molecular Physics Majors

A major in Atomic/Molecular Physics is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Atomic/Molecular Physics

Top 4 U.S. Colleges with the highest percentage of Atomic/Molecular Physics among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
 12
(0.7%)
Most Selective$33,696 
Texas A & M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX
 1
(0.1%)
Moderately Selective$13,380 
Brown University
Providence, RI
 1
(0.1%)
Most Selective$38,048 
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San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
 1
(0.0%)
Highly Selective$13,924 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.