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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA
 17
(3.2%)
Highly Selective$39,780 
Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA
 9
(2.4%)
Most Selective$36,490 
Haverford College
Haverford, PA
 7
(2.3%)
Most Selective$37,525 
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Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA
 30
(2.3%)
Most Selective$40,300 
Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA
 7
(2.3%)
Highly Selective$36,540 
Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA
 12
(1.9%)
Highly Selective$37,730 
Lycoming College
Williamsport, PA
 5
(1.5%)
Moderately Selective$29,344 
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Allegheny College
Meadville, PA
 8
(1.5%)
Moderately Selective$32,000 
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA
 13
(1.4%)
Most Selective$40,594 
Ursinus College
Collegeville, PA
 5
(1.4%)
Moderately Selective$36,910 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.