Atomic/Molecular Physics

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About Atomic/Molecular Physics

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the behavior of matter-energy phenomena at the level of atoms and molecules. Includes instruction in chemical physics, atomic forces and structure, molecular orbital theory, magnetic resonance, molecular bonding, phase equilibria, quantum theory of solids, and applications to the study of specific elements and higher compounds.

For all the 7 degrees granted in Atomic/Molecular Physics per year, the majority of them are Masters degree. Out of the 3 students graduating with degrees at the Masters degree level in the US, 33% percent identify as men and 67% percent identify as women. While students at schools all over the US study Atomic/Molecular Physics, Virginia has the most graduates. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Atomic/Molecular Physics is $55,100.

Popularity of Atomic/Molecular Physics Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Atomic/Molecular Physics degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

For Atomic/Molecular Physics majors, some of the most in demand jobs include Natural Sciences Managers, Physics Teachers, Postsecondary and Physicists. Not only that, Atomic/Molecular Physics graduates may land a high salary job, such as Natural Sciences Managers or Physicists.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Atomic/Molecular Physics majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Atomic/Molecular Physics majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
3
Female Students
2 (66%)
Male Students
1 (33%)
Asian (1, 33%)
Hispanic or Latino (1, 33%)
Black or African American (1, 33%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
White (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
Two or more races (0, <1%)
U.S. Nonresident (0, <1%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)

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