Physics Program

The physics degree program at Westmont 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 California colleges that offer physics program.

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Westmont College

1725 Bear Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA

Westmont College 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 Santa Barbara, CA, which is a predominantly suburban area. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled yearly at Westmont College.

Areas of study available at Westmont College include but are not limited to:

• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• English Language And Literature
• Communications And Journalism
• Business And Marketing Studies

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. Very common test scores among students accepted to this school are within the range of 23 to 29 for the ACT exam, or 1620 to 1960 on the SAT. This school has an acceptance rate of 61% of which only 23% decided to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $39,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's net price calculator to identify their costs. The cost of on-campus housing is around $7,800 for the year. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that qualify as grants and loans.

The Westmont College Warriors participate in a number of athletic programs, overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)
• Soccer (NAIA Division I)

Contact information, academics information, areas of study offered, and much more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.westmont.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Physics Program

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

• San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $81.99
  • Average Annual Salary: $170550

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

• San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
  • Total Employment: 330
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.90
  • Average Annual Salary: $85080

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).