Physics Program

The physics degree program at University of Michigan – Dearborn 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 Michigan colleges that offer physics program.

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University of Michigan – Dearborn (UMD)

1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI

UM-Dearborn provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Dearborn, Michigan and publically funded. Enrollment at UM-Dearborn exceeds 8,600 per year.

Areas of study available at UM-Dearborn include but are not limited to:

• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Engineering
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school transcripts, which are then studied by the admissions committee. Students may take either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at UM-Dearborn. A score within the range of 1120 to 1340 on the SAT, or 21 to 26 for the ACT is common among admitted students. UM-Dearborn accepts approximately 60% of students applying yearly. Of those accepted, nearly 34% enrolled.

Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs nearly $10,000 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $23,000 per year. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify in the form of grants and loans.

UM-Dearborn participates in sports through the NAIA's Other in Basketball.

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

Students Enrolled in the Physics Program

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