People who have an interest in the nature of reality and are good at problem solving might be suited to a career in physics. Physics offers students a chance to learn about the building blocks of the universe and how time, space, and physical matter function. Someone who earns an online degree in physics could find employment a wide array of fascinating places, doing research or helping to develop new technology.

All Colleges offering Science Degree in Physics

Online Education Options for Degrees in Physics

Online education option for degrees in physics cover an array of specializations at a variety of levels, although some course work is standard across them. Those who choose to pursue an online physics degree can expect to study electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, atomic physics, optics, and thermodynamics. Physics can be a very demanding field of study requiring skill in math. Specializations in physics include astrophysics, geophysics, nuclear physics, particle physics, biophysics and chemical physics.

Online options for physics exist at the following levels:

Online Associates Degree in Physics and related fields
Online Bachelor Degree in Physics and related fields
Online Master Degree in Physics and related fields
Online Doctorate Degree in Physics and related fields

Education is a necessity for most physics jobs. While on-the-job training is common, most employers would like physicists to receive a solid background education in physics before they can be hired. In many cases, this means a bachelor degree in physics or higher. To secure specialized jobs in physics, a master degree in that specialization is recommended, but not always required.

Degrees in Physics Career and Salary Information

Career opportunities for those who have earned an online degree in physics are quite varied. Depending on the type of physics studied, physicists can get jobs in research, health care, environmental management and conservation, education, renewable energy, biotechnology, computer software development, system analysis and many more. Job growth is particularly good in molecular physics and biotechnology. Quantum physics and particle physics have been an area of much interest lately as the largest particle accelerator in the world just went online last year.

Just as the types of jobs in physics can be quite varied, the salary a physicist might receive is also variable. In most cases, a physicist with less than one year of experience will receive a very impressive starting salary. The median starting salary for entry-level positions in physics is $33,000. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics report shows that the field of physics as a whole has a median annual salary close to $60,000. Physicists with five to thirty years of experience have a median salary of $80,000. Individuals who choose to take jobs in education or government work can expect to make $60,000 to $70,000. Physicists with over thirty years of experience have a median salary of $103,000.

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Online Colleges Offering Physics Degrees

Indiana State University

Accreditation

Indiana State University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Lehigh University

Accreditation

Lehigh University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Northeastern University

Accreditation

Northeastern University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education; The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Nova Southeastern University

Accreditation

Nova Southeastern University is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Oregon State University

Accreditation

Oregon State University is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges.

Polytechnic University

Accreditation

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

University of Cincinnati

Accreditation

University of Cincinnati is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

University of Delaware

Accreditation

University of Delaware is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

University of Florida

Accreditation

University of Florida is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Walden University

Accreditation

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of The North Central Association,www.ncahlc.org; 312-263-0456.

Institute for Business and Technology

Accreditation

The Institute for Business and Technology is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT). ACCSCT is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally-recognized accrediting agency.

Keystone Technical Institute

Accreditation

Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)

Pennsylvania School of Business

Accreditation

Pennsylvania School of Business is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT). The U.S. Office of Education lists the ACCSCT as a nationally recognized accrediting agency under the provisions of Chapter 33, Title 38, U.S. Code, and subsequent legislation.

Daniel Webster College

Accreditation

New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Accreditation

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission.

Miller - Motte Technical College - Lynchburg

Accreditation

Miller-Motte Technical College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award diplomas. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education.