Physics is the study of the laws of nature, utilizing scientific principles and logic to allow for a more complete understanding of the universe. At Florida Poly, the Physics program provides a fundamental understanding of the rules that govern nature, ranging from the quantum mechanical to astrophysical scales.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Data, the employment of physicists and astronomers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.
About 1,500 openings for physicists and astronomers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
The median annual wage for physicists was $166,290 in May 2024. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $80,020, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $239,200.
A bachelor's degree in physics builds on the mathematical and scientific foundation of courses taken during the students’ first two years of study. This degree goes into depth in the traditional areas of physics (mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, and quantum mechanics) as well as computational physics. This degree has concentration options in astrophysics and applied quantum mechanics.
This degree shares the same design sequence as the engineering physics major. Both contain Florida Poly’s innovative design sequence which sets our degree requirements apart from other universities. Students take a series of courses each semester to prepare them for internships and research, culminating in the senior capstone design, which tasks teams of students to create solutions for real-world industry challenges.
The physics curriculum has been designed to prepare students so that upon graduation they are able to:
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