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Why Physics? - Exactly!!

Physics is all about the "WHY." Physicists want to know why there is gravity. Why can't we turn off gravity like we do electricity so that we could launch rockets with less fuel and build larger buildings? Why can't we go back in time? Why is there more matter than anti-matter in the Universe? Why are some cancers resistant to radiation and others are not? What is Dark Matter? Why is it so pervasive throughout the universe? Why doesn't Dark Matter interact with light?

By trying to answer "Why," Physicists have discover knowledge that has changed other science and engineering fields. It has enabled Physicists to build the first integrated circuit, first transistor, first laser, first MRI, first x-ray machine, first SEM, and many other devices. Through their studies, Physics majors develop several other skills that are useful for employment in non-physics fields including programming, numerical literacy, creativity, and problem solving. If you are curious and love puzzles, physics might be the perfect major for you.

Careers

A BS in Physics is not only a gateway to a high paying career as a Physicists (the 19th highest paying occupation according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics), but it is also excellent preparation for a career in a wide range of other high paying occupations including 14 of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 20 highest paying occupations.

Some fields were a B.S. in Physics is excellent preparation include:

Astronomy
Medicine
Medical Physics
Law
Dentistry
Nuclear Engineering
Bioengineering
Financial Analyst (Quant)
Software Analyst
Teaching

You can learn more about potential career opportunities for physics graduates and hear stories of actual graduates using the following links:

MEDICAL PHYSICS CAREER SLIDE SHOW

PHYSICS CAREER SLIDE SHOW

INDUSTRIAL & MEDICAL APPLICATIONS of ACCELERATORS - Robert Hamm CEO & President RM Technical Enterprises Inc.

PHYSICS CAREERS AND TESTIMONIALS

Spring 2013 Texas AAPT/APS/SPS Meeting April 4-6 @ Tarleton

Spring 2013 Conference Website

Tarleton Physics

In addition to offering one of the best equipped, strongest and most active physics programs of any undergraduate institution in the US, Tarleton's physics degree offers the undergraduate student:

unique research opportunities
unique physics and nuclear engineering courses
unique degree plans
freshman academic scholarships of up to $9000 a year
junior college transfer scholarships of up to $10,000 a year

Since more Physics PhD's obtained their BS degree in Physics at an undergraduate institution than at a large research institution like UT or A&M and a physics education from Tarleton cost less than a degree from a private school, A&M or UT., a physics degree from Tarleton makes both academic and economical sense.

Click to See Tarleton Physics and Accelerator Alumni

TARLETON PHYSICS PrOGRAM HAS REPEATEDLY RANKED IN TOP 5% OF U.S. PHYSICS PROGRAMS (TOP 2% IN 2012) ON SENIOR PHYSICS MAJOR PERFORMANCE ON NATIONAL PHYSICS FIELD OF STUDY EXAM

TarLETON Physics PROGRAM IS A FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE TEXAS PHYSICS CONSORTIUM WHICH IS THE 3RD LARGEST PRODUCER OF UNDERGRADUATE PHYSICS MAJORS IN TEXAS!!

IN ITS FIRST YEAR, THE TARLETON AERONAUTICAL TEAM FINISHES 6th OUT OF 41 TEAMS AT THE INTERNATIONAL CanSat ROCKET COMPETITION. THE ONLY U.S. TEAM TO PLACE HIGHER WAS THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN.