Physics Program

The physics degree program at Merrimack 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 Massachusetts colleges that offer physics program.

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Merrimack College (Merrimack)

One Massasoit Boulevard, Brockton, MA

Merrimack College is a nonprofit private college that has a large selection of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in North Andover, MA, in a predominantly suburban area. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled per year at Merrimac.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Psychology
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Merrimac has an acceptance rate of 88 percent of which only 18 percent chose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $36,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should use the school's tuition calculator to identify their costs. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Merrimack College Warriors participate in a number of athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)

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).