Physics
Why a Physics Degree From Le Moyne?
From black holes and vast galaxies to volcanoes and the ocean’s waves, the study of physics is a window to the universe. It’s also the science behind things we do every day – driving a car, cooking dinner, walking your dog or using the touchscreen on your phone. Simply put, physics helps us understand the way things work.
As an undergraduate physics major at Le Moyne, you’ll study the fundamental principles of nature. You’ll explore theory, quantum mechanics, computational techniques and relativity and test experiments in our high-tech labs. Present advanced research and analysis alongside faculty mentors and apply your problem-solving skills in real-world internships. Whether you dream of becoming an engineer, a scholar or an astrophysicist, your degree will come with the latest intelligence in your field, ready to make important scientific discoveries and advancements.
Thermodynamics Meets a Jesuit Education
Your physics degree from Le Moyne gives you a scientific edge with a liberal arts core.
Physics Undergraduate Degrees
You’ll study classical mechanics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics and statistical physics and develop sound scientific communication and research skills. Consider a bachelor’s of art or a bachelor’s of science or explore our minors.
Physics-Based Pre-Engineering Degrees
If you pursue our bachelor’s + master’s engineering program at Syracuse University, choose one of these concentrations:
Physics Courses
You’ll study general and modern physics, statistics, quantum mechanics, electromagnetic theory, electronics, astrophysics, nuclear physics and astronomy.
Research & Scholarship Opportunities
There are a couple of scholarship opportunities you can consider as a physics student. The National Science Foundation Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship provides scholarships for talented juniors and seniors majoring in STEM fields to become secondary school teachers. Each scholar will receive up to full tuition for the fall and spring semesters.
And, the Clare Boothe Luce Research Scholars Program for Women supports undergraduate women majoring in chemistry, computer science, mathematics or physics to study and teach in the sciences, mathematics and engineering.
From Classroom to Career
95% of Le Moyne graduates are employed or in graduate school within six months. That’s the result of intentional mentorship, hands-on internships, and personalized career guidance that begins in your first year and continues through graduation.
Our faculty members have wide-ranging research interests, from the development of organic/inorganic composites to plasma physics.
Physics Careers & Median Salaries
$166,290 Physicist / Astronomer
$78,980 Physical Scientist
$140,910 Research Scientist
$108,020 Data Analyst / Data Scientist
$120,000 Engineer
$166,290 Physicist / Astronomer
$78,980 Physical Scientist
$140,910 Research Scientist
$108,020 Data Analyst / Data Scientist
$120,000 Engineer
The Jesuit mission shines in our work on the flight control team—we serve the crew by ensuring their safety in orbit. More broadly, the ISS program advances global innovation through new technologies and scientific discoveries. It’s an honor to be part of the team that keeps the station running.”
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