Ball State University (BSU) - Physics

2000 University Ave, Muncie, IN 47306

Physics

A general program that focuses on the scientific study of matter and energy, and the formulation and testing of the laws governing the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Includes instruction in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, mechanics, wave properties, nuclear processes, relativity and quantum theory, quantitative methods, and laboratory methods. Get more details and student breakdown below, including other Indiana schools that offer a physics degree. Students at Ball State University who have completed this program in 2010-2011 have received the following degrees:

Bachelor
Master

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Breakdown of Students That Completed the Physics Program

The table below lists the number of students that have completed the physics program at the Ball State University for the 2010-2011 academic year.

Overall

Ball State University Degree Level Breakdown For The Physics Program

	Total	Bachelor	Master
All Students	12	4	8

By Gender

Ball State University Student Gender Breakdown For The Physics Program

	Total	Bachelor	Master
Male	10	4	6
Female	2	-	2

By Race

Ball State University Student Racial Breakdown For The Physics Program

	Total	Bachelor	Master
American Indian	-	-	-
Black	-	-	-
Asian	-	-	-
Hispanic	-	-	-
White	10	3	7
Unknown	2	1	1

Career Options For Graduates

Students who have completed this program, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below. The information covers overall job description, estimated salary and wages, along with job projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Natural Sciences Managers

Job Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of natural sciences managers in our career profile section.

Projections

Total Employment (2010): 49,300
Total Employment Projected (2020): 53,100
Percent Job Growth: 7.70%
Percent of Physics Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 2%

Physicists

Job Description

Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of physicists in our career profile section.

Projections

Total Employment (2010): 18,300
Total Employment Projected (2020): 20,900
Percent Job Growth: 14.20%
Percent of Physics Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 1%

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

Job 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. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of physics teachers, postsecondary in our career profile section.

List of schools that offer a physics degree or program in Indiana

4-Year Colleges and Universities


Anderson University
Anderson, IN Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 1
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Bethel College-Mishawaka
Mishawaka, IN Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999
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Butler University
Indianapolis, IN Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Professional Degree Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 7
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Depauw University
Greencastle, IN Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 6
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Earlham College
Richmond, IN Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 4
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Goshen College
Goshen, IN Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: Under 1,000	Students That Completed This Program: 5
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Hanover College
Hanover, IN Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 2
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Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 3
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Indiana University - Bloomington
Bloomington, IN Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 20,000+	Students That Completed This Program: 44
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Indiana University - Purdue University - Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN Public Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 3
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Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus Students: 20,000+	Students That Completed This Program: 9
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Indiana University - South Bend
South Bend, IN Public Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus Students: 5,000 - 9,999	Students That Completed This Program: 8
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Manchester College
North Manchester, IN Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 1
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Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 20,000+	Students That Completed This Program: 88
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Purdue University - Calumet Campus
Hammond, IN Public Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus Students: 5,000 - 9,999	Students That Completed This Program: 4
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Purdue University - North Central Campus
Westville, IN Public Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus Students: 5,000 - 9,999
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Rose - Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 8
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Taylor University
Upland, IN Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 1
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University of Evansville
Evansville, IN Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Professional Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 2
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University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Professional Degree Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 5,000 - 9,999	Students That Completed This Program: 3
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University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree Large Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 51
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Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 4
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Wabash College
Crawfordsville, IN Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: Under 1,000	Students That Completed This Program: 4
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.; BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook 2011; O*NET 2011

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