Theoretical and Mathematical Physics
STEM •
Physical Sciences
What is it about?
A program that focuses on the scientific and mathematical formulation and evaluation of the physical laws governing, and models describing, matter-energy phenomena, and the analysis of related experimental designs and results. Includes instruction in classical and quantum theory, relativity theory, field theory, mathematics of infinite series, vector and coordinate analysis, wave and particle theory, advanced applied calculus and geometry, analyses of continuum, cosmology, and statistical theory and analysis.
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Top 10 Public by Number of Graduates
Average public university graduating class: 1 students.
Top 10 Private by Number of Graduates
Average private university graduating class: 4 students.
O's Insights on Theoretical and Mathematical Physics
- Major has been stable in popularity over the last 5 years after decreasing prior to that.
- 5% of graduates come from public universities.
