Physics Program

The physics degree program at Hobart William Smith Colleges 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 New York colleges that offer physics program.

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Hobart William Smith Colleges

5200 S Park Ave, Hamburg, NY

Hobart William Smith Colleges is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Geneva, New York, which is a predominantly rural area. Enrollment at Hobart William Smith Colleges is nearly 2,200 yearly.

Students may pick from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Social Sciences
• Psychology
• Communications And Journalism
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Natural Resources And Conservation

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Roughly 60% of all applicant were accepted at Hobart William Smith Colleges, with 26% of those admitted choosing to attend.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $47,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $6,400 annually. Students attending this school may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Hobart William Smith Colleges through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Ice Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students can visit the website to see a complete list of areas of study, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Physics Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Hobart William Smith Colleges offers a bachelor's degree program in physics.

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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

• Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $56.20
  • Average Annual Salary: $116890

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

• Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $69.55
  • Average Annual Salary: $144660

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).