Physics is concerned with the nature, structure and interactions of matter and radiation.
The BS degree program in physics provides students a solid foundation in physical science and mathematics, which is appropriate for further graduate study in physics, other sciences or engineering programs.
Degree Offered
Physics (BS)
Liberal Arts and Sciences, The College of
Location
Tempe
Major Map
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Application Requirements
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more than 70 percent of all ASU students receive some form of
financial assistance every year.
Career Outlook
The broad range of applicability of the principles of physics gives the physicist great flexibility in a choice of career or further education. About half of the graduates with a bachelor's degree in physics go on to graduate school in:
- astronomy
- engineering
- medicine
- physics
The others go directly into employment in areas such as:
- business
- education
- engineering
- materials science
Example Careers
Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to:
| Career | *growth | *median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomers | 2.4% | $119,730 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 1.6% | $119,560 |
| Materials Engineers | 1.5% | $95,640 |
| Nuclear Engineers | -12.6% | $116,140 |
| Physicists | 7.3% | $129,850 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | 4.4% | $90,400 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 4% | $94,270 |
| Manufacturing Engineers | 10.1% | $88,950 |
| Technical Writers | 7.4% | $74,650 |
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
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