Physics Program

The physics degree program at Grove City 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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Grove City College

7605 Old York Rd, Melrose Park, PA

Grove City College is a nonprofit private institution located in Grove City, Pennsylvania and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school's Presbyterian Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Grove City College has a yearly student enrollment of over two thousand.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Grove City College offers:

• English Language And Literature
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Engineering
• Communications And Journalism
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the school. Most students accepted to this school have an SAT score within the range of 1119 - 1369, or an ACT composite score in a range of 25 - 30. 76% of those students that apply are accepted to Grove City College, of which 51% choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at gcc.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $15,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attending Grove City College. Housing is available for students, which costs about $4,700 annually. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that qualify in the form of grants and loans.

The Grove City College Wolverines participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA.

Students Enrolled in the Physics Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Grove City 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).