Physics Program

The physics degree program at Andrews 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 Michigan colleges that offer physics program.

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Andrews University (Andrews)

665 Johnson St, Alpena, MI

Andrews University is a nonprofit private institution located in Berrien Springs, MI and provides a large number of program options for students. The school maintains a Seventh Day Adventists affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately three thousand students are enrolled annually at Andrews University.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Theology And Religious Vocations
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Architecture
• Philosophy And Religious Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. Very common scores among students admitted to Andrews University are in the range of 20 to 26 for the ACT exam, or 1380 to 1760 on the SAT exam. This school admits around 40 percent of applicants annually. Of those accepted, about 44 percent registered for enrollment.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $26,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus for a cost of $4,200 each year. Students enrolled at Andrews University may qualify for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.

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

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).