Physics Program

The physics degree program at Susquehanna 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer physics program.

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Susquehanna University (Susquahanna)

344 Stroud Mall Road Suite 308, Stroudsburg, PA

Susquehanna University, located in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, was founded 1858 by Lutherans. The school currently offers a liberal arts education for individuals of all backgrounds and beliefs supported by the Lutheran practice of free and open exploration of ideas. The school is a member of the Annapolis Group, an organization of leading liberal arts colleges. The school averages 2,300 undergraduate students annually and provides them a quality education stressing open mindedness and flexibility.

Academics

Students at Susquehanna University will enroll on one of the three schools that comprise the university. These are the S0chool of Arts, Humanities and Communications, the School of Natural and Social Sciences, and the Sigmund Weis School of Business. Each offer programs in their area of focus and in total provide over 50 majors and minors students may choose from. The school focuses on providing a core liberal arts education the develops critical thinking and analytical skill, stresses flexibility, and assists in providing well rounded graduates.

Majors offered include:

• Accounting
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Finance
• Art History

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to enroll at Susquehanna University must submit an application and application supplement, provide all relevant transcripts, an evaluation by a guidance counselor, teacher evaluation, and test result from the ACT or Sat exam. Graded writing samples may be used in lieu of test scores. Once this information is received, it will be reviewed and the student notified shortly after if they accepted to the university. Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, scholarships and work study programs. Students interested in receiving financial aid or assistance may contact the financial aid office to determine what they are eligible for.

Students Enrolled in the Physics Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Susquahanna 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

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).