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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 5 Idaho Colleges with the highest percentage of Physics, General among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID
 2
(0.8%)
Open Admissions$21,170 
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID
 8
(0.8%)
Open Admissions$13,868 
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Rexburg, ID
 13
(0.6%)
Less Selective$3,471 
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University of Idaho
Moscow, ID
 9
(0.5%)
Less Selective$14,712 
Boise State University
Boise, ID
 1
(0.1%)
Less Selective$13,208 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.