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Engineering Physics

University of California - San Diego (UCSD)

  • A program with a general focus on the general application of mathematical and scientific principles of physics to the analysis and evaluation of engineering problems. Includes instruction in high- and low-temperature phenomena, computational physics, superconductivity, applied thermodynamics, molecular and particle physics applications, and space science research. Find Colleges Offering Engineering Physics Degree.
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    • Job Description
      Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.
      Salary and Wages

      San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA

      • Total Employment: 3,850
      • Average Annual Salary: $131,100
      • Average Hourly Rate: $63.03
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2006): 187,089
      • Total Employment Projected (2016): 200,669
      • Percent Job Growth: 7.26%
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Written Comprehension
      • Oral Expression
      • Written Expression
      • Problem Sensitivity
      • Deductive Reasoning
      • Inductive Reasoning
      • Information Ordering
      • Mathematical Reasoning
      • Near Vision
    • Salary and Wages

      San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA

      • Total Employment: 3,740
      • Average Annual Salary: $93,000
      • Average Hourly Rate: $44.71
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2006): 170,305
      • Total Employment Projected (2016): 179,675
      • Percent Job Growth: 5.50%
    • Job Description
      Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects, such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of both teaching and research.
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Written Comprehension
      • Oral Expression
      • Written Expression
      • Originality
      • Problem Sensitivity
      • Deductive Reasoning
      • Inductive Reasoning
      • Mathematical Reasoning
      • Speech Recognition
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    Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details
    Engineering Physics
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    Overall
    All Students10523
     
    By Gender
    Male9513
    Female1-1-
     
    By Race
    Non-Resident Alien3--3
    American Indian----
    Black----
    Asian----
    Hispanic33--
    White422-
    Unknown----
     
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    • Address Not Available
      Berkeley, CA 94720
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 28
    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
    • Campus Location: Midsized City
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
    • Classification: Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
    • Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
     
     
     
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    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
    • Campus Location: Large City
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
    • Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
    • Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
     
     
     
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    • Highest Degree Offered: Master's
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    • Size & Residential Status: Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
     
     
     
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    • 500 El Camino Real
      Santa Clara, CA 95053
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 2
    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
    • Campus Location: Midsized City
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
    • Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
    • Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
     
     
     
    University of the Pacific
    • 3601 Pacific Ave
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    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
    • Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
    • Campus Location: Large City
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
    • Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities
    • Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
     
     
     
    Westmont College
    • 955 La Paz Rd
      Santa Barbara, CA 93108
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 5
    • Highest Degree Offered: Bachelor's
    • Campus Location: Midsized Suburb
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
    • Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
    • Size & Residential Status: Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
     
     
     
    Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008