Physics Program

The physics degree program at Southern Adventist University 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 Tennessee colleges that offer physics program.

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Southern Adventist University

10915 Hardin Valley Road, Knoxville, TN

Southern Adventist University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Collegedale, TN, the school resides in a suburban setting for students to study in. The school's Seventh Day Adventists affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Southern Adventist University has a yearly student enrollment of over three thousand.

Students can choose from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Theology And Religious Vocations
• Visual And Performing Arts

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 890 to 1120 on the SAT and between 19 to 25 for the ACT exam is typical among students accepted to this school. Southern Adventist University admits roughly 50 percent of applicants. Of those accepted, about 58 percent registered for enrollment. More information from the admissions office can be found at southern.edu.

Tuition is approximately $20,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's net price calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is around $3,500 per year. Southern Adventist University may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that are eligible by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students may visit the Southern Adventist University website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, financial aid details, and more.

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

• Knoxville, TN
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Hourly Rate: $55.63
  • Average Annual Salary: $115710

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

• Knoxville, TN
  • Total Employment: 180
  • Average Hourly Rate: $52.43
  • Average Annual Salary: $109060

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).