Physics Program

The physics degree program at Saint Vincent 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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Saint Vincent College

5600 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

Saint Vincent College 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 Latrobe, Pennsylvania, which is a predominantly suburban area. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Saint Vincent College has an annual student enrollment of over a thousand.

Areas of study available at Saint Vincent College include:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1415 to 1740 for the SAT exam and within the range of 20 to 25 on the ACT is typical among students admitted to this school. This school has an admissions rate of around 67% of which only 33% decided to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $31,000 for the year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. On-campus housing is available for students, and generally costs approximately $5,000 for the year. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Saint Vincent College offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students can visit the school's http://www.stvincent.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Physics Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Saint Vincent 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).