Physics Program

The physics degree program at Erskine College and Seminary 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 South Carolina colleges that offer physics program.

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Erskine College and Seminary

1126 Solomon Blatt Blvd, Denmark, SC

Erskine College and Seminary is a Reformed Presbyterian Church affiliated school located in Due West, SC, which maintains a seminary for potential students seeking to become priests. Erskine College and Seminary has an enrollment of about 800 students per year. Erskine College and Seminary offers at least thirty different programs available to students, with a Doctor's degree being the highest level offered. Listed below are the more popular programs offered:

• Ministry
• Business Administration
• Biology
• Theology

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by admissions officials. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to Erskine College and Seminary. Scores in a range of 18 to 25 on the ACT or 900 to 1160 on the SAT are required to greatly increase your chances for acceptance.

Erskine College and Seminary also provides student services such as help with employment opportunities for students and academic counseling assistance for students that may require additional help.

The cost of tuition is around $33,000 for undergraduate students and $14,000 for graduate level programs, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attending Erskine College and Seminary. Living quarters are offered and the cost is about $5,200 per year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

This school has been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges since 1925. For information and consumer disclosures, please visit school's website.

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).