Physics Program

The physics degree program at University of Dallas 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 Texas colleges that offer physics program.

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University of Dallas

3909 Swiss Ave, Dallas, TX

UD is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists 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 Irving, TX, which is a predominantly urban area. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Approximately 2,800 students enroll at UD yearly.

Students can pick from several areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• English Language And Literature
• Psychology
• Theology And Religious Vocations

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the school. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1610 to 2000 for the SAT exam and in a range of 24 to 30 for the ACT exam is typical among students accepted to University of Dallas. 88% of those students that apply are accepted to UD, of which 39% choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $34,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's net price calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Housing is available for students and costs about $5,800 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The University of Dallas Crusaders participate in a number of athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, financial aid information, programs, and much more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.udallas.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Physics Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Dallas 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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Hourly Rate: $70.73
  • Average Annual Salary: $147110
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 100
  • Average Hourly Rate: $61.69
  • Average Annual Salary: $128320

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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $47.24
  • Average Annual Salary: $98260

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).