Atomic/Molecular Physics

STEM • Physical Sciences

What is it about?

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the behavior of matter-energy phenomena at the level of atoms and molecules. Includes instruction in chemical physics, atomic forces and structure, molecular orbital theory, magnetic resonance, molecular bonding, phase equilibria, quantum theory of solids, and applications to the study of specific elements and higher compounds.

Numbers at a glance

1099th
Popular nationwide
220
Search Rank on O's List
1
Colleges offer it
2
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
2
Women
0

Trends

Graduates
Popularity Rank

Colleges

Number of Colleges by Type
Median Graduating Class by College Type
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Top 10 Public by Number of Graduates
San Diego State University2
Average public university graduating class: 2 students.
Top 10 Private by Number of Graduates

O's Insights on Atomic/Molecular Physics

  • Major has been stable in popularity over the last 5 years after decreasing prior to that.
  • 100% of graduates come from public universities.

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