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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD
 34
(3.2%)
Most Selective- 
St Mary's College of Maryland
Saint Mary's City, MD
 6
(1.4%)
Moderately Selective$23,454 
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD
 20
(1.1%)
Less Selective$17,512 
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
 15
(1.0%)
Most Selective$37,700 
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD
 13
(0.8%)
Moderately Selective$12,902 
Washington College
Chestertown, MD
 2
(0.8%)
Moderately Selective$34,005 
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD
 6
(0.7%)
Highly Selective$14,928 
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Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD
 5
(0.6%)
Moderately Selective$16,810 
University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD
 36
(0.6%)
Highly Selective$23,075 
McDaniel College
Westminster, MD
 2
(0.6%)
Less Selective$30,780 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.