Engineering Physics/Applied Physics

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#1

#1 Best College for Engineering Physics/Applied Physics in the U.S.

Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

At Washington University in St Louis, the most popular majors students study are Computer Science, Experimental Psychology, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Washington University in St Louis grants 159 degrees annually to graduating Computer Science students....view more

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,480–1,560

Median Starting Salary

$68,744

#2

#2 Best College for Engineering Physics/Applied Physics in the U.S.

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Each year, Colorado School of Mines grants around 321 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

60%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,330–1,470

Median Starting Salary

$69,085

#3

#3 Best College for Engineering Physics/Applied Physics in the U.S.

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

At Drexel University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Drexel University awards 469 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,250–1,440

Median Starting Salary

$65,465

#4

#4 Best College for Engineering Physics/Applied Physics in the U.S.

Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

Acceptance Rate

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Annual Degrees Awarded

75

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$68,416

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About Engineering Physics/Applied Physics

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.

While Engineering Physics/Applied Physics has degrees up to the Post masters certificate, most students study towards a Bachelors degree. Students study Engineering Physics/Applied Physics all around the US, though the major at the Postbaccalaureate certificate level has the most graduates in Ohio. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Engineering Physics/Applied Physics is $64,763.

Popularity of Engineering Physics/Applied Physics Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

Some top jobs related to Engineering Physics/Applied Physics, include Engineers, All Other and Natural Sciences Managers, both of which are in high demand. Yet there are higher paying positions, like Architectural and Engineering Managers. the most available position for Engineering Physics/Applied Physics majors is Architectural and Engineering Managers.

Top Paying Careers

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Most In-Demand Careers

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Student Demographics

Total Students
79
Female Students
16 (20%)
Male Students
63 (79%)

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