物理系
物理 seeks to provide explanations for questions on the universe—from the smallest subatomic particles to the largest supernova. The study of physics is the quest to understand the laws that govern everything we see (and many things we do not) and how those laws can be used to make new devices.
A physics major puts you on a path to a variety of exciting careers, such as ones in climatology, 太空探索, 航空, 高科技, 和能源. 在WWU, you can have confidence in your education—more than 90% of WWU physics graduates over the past ten years have been accepted into graduate school with tuition and living expenses covered. You’ll have the perfect balance of hands-on, 高科技 opportunities and close collaboration with faculty in small classes in WWU’s Adventist physics program.
大学经历
What will your college experience look like as a physics major?
Most WWU physics majors have wide interests: you can add a 数学 or computer minor; join the drama club and perform in plays; join the physics, 机器人, 或者工程俱乐部, or complete the honors program in four years. You can also spend an extra year in college to add a second major such as engineering, 数学, 音乐, 或pre-medicine.
You will study hands-on physics in our advanced labs, be invited to the Kretchmar Hall 天文台, and spend significant time doing practical work with faculty. Our Adventist physics program allows you to explore physics related interests through classes in nanotechnology, 天体物理学, 生态, 生物物理学, 或者飞行力学.
学生 can participate in undergraduate and summer research programs—many of which offer paid summer work and some include trips to Asia or Europe. Most students participate in a Research Experience for Undergrads (REU) during the summer between their junior and senior years at universities and labs like Kansas State, the Laboratory of Atmospheric and Space 物理, 普林斯顿大学, 还有很多其他的. Find more information about REU programs.
职业道路
What can your career path as a physics major look like?
WWU physics majors go on to exciting careers. WWU students who graduated with a bachelor of science in physics have found jobs programming hardware for Icelandair planes, designing hydroelectric generators for low pressure applications, building high power lasers, and making optical supplies. Many students also choose to pursue master’s or doctorate degrees to further their careers or gain access to more specialized fields. Learn more about what careers are great for physics majors and where our graduates have worked.
A physicist’s salary depends on job type and education level. For graduates with a bachelor’s degree, the income range can be from $50,000 to $70,000元/年, as a high school-level teacher, 政府雇员, or employee at a private company such as Intel, 谷歌, AMD, TI, 或应用材料. 有Ph值.D., the salary range can increase up to $125,000元/年, and it may grow with experience.
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