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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
William Jewell College
Liberty, MO
 5
(1.7%)
Moderately Selective$23,000 
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO
 12
(1.3%)
Less Selective$19,579 
Truman State University
Kirksville, MO
 10
(0.9%)
Less Selective$11,543 
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Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO
 13
(0.7%)
Most Selective$37,248 
Westminster College
Fulton, MO
 1
(0.6%)
Less Selective$17,250 
Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO
 2
(0.5%)
Less Selective$24,700 
University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO
 7
(0.3%)
Highly Selective$19,686 
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Drury University
Springfield, MO
 2
(0.3%)
Less Selective$18,285 
Saint Louis University-Main Campus
Saint Louis, MO
 3
(0.2%)
Less Selective$30,330 
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
 2
(0.2%)
Less Selective$19,364 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.