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Overview for Physics, General

A general program that focuses on the scientific study of matter and energy, and the formulation and testing of the laws governing the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Includes instruction in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, mechanics, wave properties, nuclear processes, relativity and quantum theory, quantitative methods, and laboratory methods.

Careers for Physics, General Majors

A major in Physics, General is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Physics, General

Top 10 Colorado Colleges with the highest percentage of Physics, General among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO
 15
(2.6%)
Most Selective$35,844 
United States Air Force Academy
USAFA, CO
 20
(2.0%)
Most Selective- 
Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO
 9
(1.3%)
Moderately Selective$15,162 
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University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
 8
(0.7%)
Moderately Selective$16,313 
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO
 11
(0.5%)
Less Selective$14,082 
University of Denver
Denver, CO
 5
(0.5%)
Moderately Selective$33,810 
University of Colorado at Boulder
Boulder, CO
 25
(0.4%)
Less Selective$26,756 
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Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
 12
(0.3%)
Less Selective$21,590 
Metropolitan State College of Denver
Denver, CO
 6
(0.2%)
Less Selective$11,583 
 University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO
 4
(0.2%)
Moderately Selective$19,366 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.