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.
| A major in Physics, General is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided. |
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Top 5
Maine
Colleges with the
highest percentage
of
Physics, General among the 2007-2008
graduating class.
| | Colby College
Waterville, ME | 19
(3.6%) |  | - | |
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| | Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME | 6
(1.3%) |  |  | |
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| | Bates College
Lewiston, ME | 5
(1.1%) | | - | |
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| | University of Maine
Orono, ME | 9
(0.6%) |  |  | |
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| | University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME | 5
(0.4%) | | | |
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.