Physics Program

The physics degree program at Kalamazoo College 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 Michigan colleges that offer physics program.

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Kalamazoo College

2111 Emmons Rd, Jackson, MI

Kalamazoo College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Kalamazoo, MI, which is a predominantly urban area. Kalamazoo College has a yearly student enrollment of approximately a thousand.

Areas of study offered at Kalamazoo College include but are not limited to:

• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Physical Sciences
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school transcripts, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1650 to 2010 for the SAT exam and between 25 to 30 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to Kalamazoo College. This school has an admissions rate of around 69% of which only 24% decided to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is nearly $40,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's net price calculator to identify their cost of attendance. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $4,300. This school may offer financial aid for students who are eligible as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Kalamazoo College is the "Hornets", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, financial aid information, programs offered, and much more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.kzoo.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Physics Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Kalamazoo College offers a bachelor's degree program in physics.

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Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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).