Graduates of the Physics Program are prepared to excel in diverse professional fields
by leveraging their analytical and problem-solving skills rooted in understanding various
physical systems. Our alumni pursue successful careers in industry, graduate studies,
and research across disciplines such as physics, astronomy, medical physics, meteorology,
and data science. This curriculum fosters a budding physicist’s curiosity and creativity
by combining an understanding of natural laws with suitable mathematical rigor and
computational skills to address complex, real-world challenges and explore new scientific
frontiers. Within a few years of graduation, physics alumni will:

•  Obtain employment in a physics or closely related field, enter a graduate program
  in a STEM field, or gain admission to a professional program such as medicine, law,
  or business.

Graduates of the Engineering Physics Program are prepared to excel in diverse professional
fields by leveraging their analytical, problem-solving, and design skills grounded
in a rigorous foundation of physics and engineering principles. This interdisciplinary
curriculum integrates advanced mathematical modeling, computational techniques, and
hands-on experimentation with the engineering design process, equipping students to
tackle complex, real-world challenges. Our alumni pursue successful careers in industry,
graduate studies, and research across disciplines such as applied physics, engineering,
renewable energy, materials science, and emerging technologies. This program fosters
creativity and technical proficiency, enabling graduates to contribute meaningfully to
science, engineering, and technology advancements. Within a few years of graduation,
Engineering Physics alumni will:

• Obtain employment in engineering, physics, or closely related technical fields, enter
  a graduate program in STEM, or gain admission to a professional program such as
  medicine, law, or business.
•  Apply physics and engineering principles to design, analyze, and implement innovative
  solutions in industry, research, or academia.

Job opportunities for an engineering physics graduate can include employment in industries such as: McDonnell Douglas/Boeing, Texas Instruments, Honeywell, Microsoft, Polaroid, Union Carbide, National Institute of Standards & Technology, Entergy, Tennessee Valley Authority, and Dow Chemical, etc. Also, government agencies such as NASA, National Bureau of Standards, Office of Naval Research, Department of Energy, etc., provide additional employment opportunities for engineering physics graduates.