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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Randolph College
Lynchburg, VA
 3
(2.1%)
Less Selective$27,380 
Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney, VA
 4
(1.7%)
Moderately Selective$29,801 
Randolph-Macon College
Ashland, VA
 4
(1.7%)
Moderately Selective$28,355 
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 Longwood University
Farmville, VA
 11
(1.5%)
Moderately Selective$17,112 
Emory and Henry College
Emory, VA
 3
(1.4%)
Less Selective$23,860 
College of William and Mary
Williamsburg, VA
 17
(1.2%)
Highly Selective$29,326 
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA
 3
(1.1%)
Moderately Selective$27,454 
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University of Richmond
Richmond, VA
 7
(0.9%)
Highly Selective$38,850 
Sweet Briar College
Sweet Briar, VA
 1
(0.8%)
Less Selective$28,860 
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA
 5
(0.7%)
Moderately Selective$16,807 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.