Why Physics?

A physics major primes you for:

• Understanding our world: From F = ma to Maxwell's equations for electromagnetic waves to climate modeling, the physics major will engage you in all aspects of understanding how God has put together the physical world.
• Engineering careers: With physics you are well-prepared for further study in civil, mechanical, aeronautical, astronautical, and electrical engineering (more).
• Medicine: Physics is great preparation for medical school (more).
• K-12 Teaching: Physics is one of the keystone natural sciences, and high school physics teachers are scarce.
• Finance careers: The analytical, mathematical, and modeling skills learned by physics majors (especially physics Ph.D.s) are coveted for investment management and financial analysis (more).