Physics Program

The physics degree program at Allan Hancock College 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 California colleges that offer physics program.

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Allan Hancock College

555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Pky, Alameda, CA

Located in northern Santa Barbara County, Allan Hancock College is ranked one of the top 120 community colleges across the United States.

AHC is known for many accomplishments; however, one of its biggest draws is the athletic program. The program offers football, basketball, soccer, track and field, and several others. Allan Hancock College offer over 100 areas of study, with a great support system in place for its students.

The Santa Maria campus is settled over 100 plus acres of beautiful landscape, and it is fully modernized with state of the art technology. There are over 12,000 students enrolled at AHC.

AHC offers opportunities for those who wish to begin a bachelor's degree, an associate degree, prepare for a career or upgrade their skills. Allan Hancock College is well known for its professional theatre program, and English as a second language.

Allan Hancock College has a University Transfer Center (UTC), were students can participate in the TAG program (Transfer Admission Guarantee). Guaranteed transfers include:

• UC Santa Barbara
• UC San Diego
• UC Riverside
• UC Davis

For more information on TAG or participating colleges and universities please follow the link.

Tuition and fees at AHC include:

• Resident tuition - $46 per unit
• Non-resident tuition, including international students - $190 per unit, plus the resident tuition fee of $46

There are additional fees for health, student ID cards, parking and student center fees – for more information on all fees and exemptions please follow the link.

AHC provides assistance for students in need of financial aid. Those wishing to apply for aid can do so for free by filling out the FAFSA form online. Other options for financial aid include the Federal Pell Grant, Federal work study, Cal Grant and scholarships. More information

Students Enrolled in the Physics Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Allan Hancock College offers an associate'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

• Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $74.96
  • Average Annual Salary: $155910
• San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $96.35
  • Average Annual Salary: $200400

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

Salary & Wages

• Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Hourly Rate: $67.73
  • Average Annual Salary: $140870
• San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $55.69
  • Average Annual Salary: $115830

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).