Physics Program

The physics degree program at Franklin and Marshall 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer physics program.

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Franklin and Marshall College

Also known as Franklin & Marshall College

Three Neshaminy Interplex, Trevose, PA

About

Franklin and Marshall College, located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, was established in 1787 on a donation of 200 pounds by Benjamin Franklin. F&M has a 10 to 1 student to faculty ration with an average class size of nineteen students. The school offers a large number of study abroad programs, is host to over 75 clubs and organizations, and nearly 30 athletic teams. Students are encouraged to try a variety of things throughout their education and F&M, be it experimenting in the arts or working alongside faculty on research projects.

Academics

Franklin and Marshall College encourages students to work alongside professors to realize ideas and explore fully concepts presented in classrooms. The school offers a large number of majors and provides a flexible curriculum to assist students in experiencing a variety of subjects.

Programs offered include:

• Anthropology
• Astronomy
• Psychology
• Public Health
• History
• Environmental Science

Admissions and Financial Aid

Franklin and Marshall College accepts applications online, and has a variety of methods for determining a students' academic acumen, accepting that standardized test scores may not be reflective of a student's ability and accepting graded writing samples in lieu of such scores. Students will be asked to submit various forms and information throughout the application process, such as transcripts, and should be prepared to do so when asked.

Financial aid is distributed based on need, and the school will provide the for that need throughout the four years the student attends. Need is determined by the school and can be elaborated upon by a financial aid officer at the school.

Athletics

The F&M Diplomats participate in the NCAA Division III, ECAC, Centennial Conference, and the EIWA.

Athletic programs:

• Baseball/Softball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Field Hockey
• Football
• Lacrosse
• Rowing
• Soccer
• Squash
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball
• Wrestling 

Students Enrolled in the Physics Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Franklin and Marshall College 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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $81.50
  • Average Annual Salary: $169520
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 290
  • Average Hourly Rate: $67.60
  • Average Annual Salary: $140610
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 460
  • Average Hourly Rate: $93.46
  • Average Annual Salary: $194390

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

• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $62.29
  • Average Annual Salary: $129560
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $50.21
  • Average Annual Salary: $104440

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).