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- School Code: 156400
- Phone: (706) 245-7226
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
15.60%FINANCIAL AID RATE
58%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
9:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$37,066Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Physics Program
The physics degree program at Emory 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 Georgia colleges that offer physics program.
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Emory University
181 Springs St, Franklin Springs, GA
Emory University provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Atlanta, Georgia and operated as a private institution. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Emory University has a yearly student enrollment of nearly thirteen thousand.
Students may choose from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Legal Professions And Studies
- Social Sciences
The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Students may take either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score within the range of 1960 to 2250 on the SAT, or 30 to 33 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. Admission to this school is considered highly competitive, with only 30% of students who applied being admitted each year. More information from the admissions office can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $45,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $7,700 annually. Students attending Emory University may qualify for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.
The mascot for Emory University is the "Eagles", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through oversight by the NCAA. Athletic programs available:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
- Golf (NCAA Division III)
Students who wish to see more about Emory University may check out their website at http://www.emory.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Physics Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Emory University has offered the following degree levels for students:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Bachelor's Degree | 6 |
Master's Degree | 2 |
Doctorate Degree | 5 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 13 |
Female | 0 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 1 |
Black | 1 |
White | 4 |
Non Resident Alien | 7 |
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
Upon completion of the Physics program at Emory University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the students Emory University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Emory University may provide services to students like those listed below:- Distance learning
- Weekend and night classes available
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance
- Day care for children
Intercollegiate Athletics
Emory University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (University Athletic Association)
- Basketball (University Athletic Association)
- Track and Field (University Athletic Association)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball