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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo, MI
 6
(2.3%)
Moderately Selective$30,723 
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI
 4
(1.2%)
Moderately Selective$19,940 
Kettering University
Flint, MI
 4
(1.0%)
Moderately Selective$26,936 
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Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI
 11
(1.0%)
Less Selective$22,521 
Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI
 4
(0.9%)
Moderately Selective$21,979 
Alma College
Alma, MI
 2
(0.9%)
Less Selective$24,850 
Albion College
Albion, MI
 3
(0.7%)
Less Selective$28,880 
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
 24
(0.4%)
Highly Selective$33,069 
Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI
 6
(0.3%)
Less Selective$18,803 
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
 21
(0.3%)
Less Selective$25,672 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.