Physics Program

The physics degree program at Bob Jones University instructs students on the scientific study of matter and energy, as well as the testing and formulation of laws that govern the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Students who graduate the physics degree program may follow a career path in ecology, healthcare, archaeology, and more. Course instruction includes classes in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, wave properties, nuclear processes, relativity and quantum theory, and more. Get more details below including other South Carolina colleges that offer physics program.

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Bob Jones University

1600 Harden Street, Columbia, SC

BJU is a four-year private institution that provides training and education opportunities for its students located in and around Greenville. Students may pick from a few areas of study, including:

• Business and Marketing Studies
• Health and Clinical Professions
• Theology and Religious Vocations
• Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Biological and Biomedical Sciences
• Security and Protective Services

Over the previous several years BJU has awarded degrees to more than a thousand students with about 62% of those who start the program complete it. More than 110 different programs are offered at BJU, with a Doctor's degree being the highest degree offered. Some of the more popular programs being offered:

• Business Administration
• Nursing
• Biblical Studies
• Accounting
• Religious Education
• Humanistic Studies

To help support students, Bob Jones University may provide services including:

• Distance learning
• Remedial courses
• Academic counseling for students
• Employing students to lower education costs
• Assistance to find work
• Child care

The last reported accreditation for this school was done by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, Accreditation Commission. To learn more and get consumer disclosures, please visit bju.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Physics Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bob Jones University offers a bachelor's degree program in physics.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Natural Sciences Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, natural sciences managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Columbia, SC
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.15
  • Average Annual Salary: $79350

Physicists

Description

Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, physicists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.9% from 2014 to 2024

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to the laws of matter and energy. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Description

Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).