Engineering Physics/Applied Physics

STEM • Engineering

What is it about?

A program focusing on the use of physics principles in the analysis and evaluation of engineering problems and other scientific applications. Includes instruction in high- and low-temperature phenomena, computational physics, superconductivity, applied thermodynamics, molecular and particle physics applications, and space science research.

Numbers at a glance

280th
Popular nationwide
51
Search Rank on O's List
86
Colleges offer it
671
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
538
Women
133

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O's Insights on Engineering Physics/Applied Physics

  • Major has been stable in popularity over the last 15 years.
  • 61% of graduates come from public universities.

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