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FINANCIAL AID RATE

59%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

29:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

2

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$2,168

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

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Physics Program

The physics degree program at San Diego Miramar 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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San Diego Miramar College

7250 Mesa College Dr, San Diego, CA

Were you aware that people who have an Associate degree earn on average $8,000 more than high school graduates? San Diego Miramar College is an excellent choice for starting your education. If your goal is to increase your earning potential, then a degree from San Diego Miramar College is an excellent place to start. Technical as well as academic degree programs are offered. The college has established transfer agreements with the University of California and other universities.

San Diego Miramar College is located on a Mira Mesa/Scripps ranch suburban area of San Diego along the I-15 corridor. The area is very safe and beautiful. Originally, it was used to train police officers and firefighters. The college now offers over 120 programs.

San Diego Miramar College offers outstanding degree programs in Administration of Justice, Art, Automotive Technology, Aviation Maintenance Technology, Aviation Operations, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Child Development, Diesel Technology, English, Exercise Science and many other fields. At San Diego Miramar College you will get an outstanding education without spending a lot. Tuition is only $46 per unit.

Many outstanding services are available to students. The school offers health care and child care. Veterans are welcome at San Diego Miramar College. The college is approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education and the Department of Veteran Affairs Regional Office.

The college fields athletic teams in several sports. San Diego Miramar College has an outstanding basketball, soccer, and men’s and women’s water polo team.

Students Enrolled in the Physics Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. San Diego Miramar College offers an associate's degree program in physics.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male9
Female4

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian4
Hispanic2
White4
Multiple Races2
Unknown1

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

Students who have completed the Physics program at San Diego Miramar College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

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

  • San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
    • Total Employment: 1
    • Average Hourly Rate: $81.99
    • Average Annual Salary: $170550

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

  • San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
    • Total Employment: 330
    • Average Hourly Rate: $40.90
    • Average Annual Salary: $85080

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).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give an overview of the candidates San Diego Miramar College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, San Diego Miramar College may offer services including:

  • Online course work available
  • Night and weekend classes available
  • Remedial courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Employment search assistance
  • Day care

Intercollegiate Athletics

San Diego Miramar College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the CCCAA classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo