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Online Physics Degree Programs

Physicists study the interaction between matter and energy.

As a physicist, you may study the stars, subatomic particles, laws of nature, and the structure of matter.  You may also apply your knowledge to practical problems in our world.

An online physics degree program will allow you to earn your degree while you work.  Average earnings for physicists are approximately $87,450 per year.  Career options for graduates include:

  • Biophysicist
  • Astrophysicist
  • Acoustical physicist
  • Nuclear physicist
  • Physics teacher
  • Physics professor
  • Plasma physicist
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The online Bachelor of Arts in Science (5-12 Physics) degree program from Western Governors University offers students an opportunity to develop the necessary skills that are required to teach physics at the high school level.

If you are looking for an online degree in teaching that will give you the skills that are needed to become a physics instructor and inspire future generations to continue their education in the sciences, then the online physics degree from WGU is for you.

Graduates of the online teaching degree program will be prepared for obtaining teaching licensure in high school physics, and will have the skills in general science, advanced physics, and teaching methods that they will need to obtain and succeed in a high school physic teaching position.

Students in this program will also participate in supervised practice teaching as well as a home science lab, and is an excellent degree for those individuals who are unlicensed substitute teachers, retired military, and career changers who feel the call to teach.

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Western Governors University's online Master of Arts in Science Education (5-12 Physics) degree program is an excellent option for those individuals who are wanting to take their career as a physics teacher to the next level.

As a 2008 USDLA (United States Distance Learning Association) Best Practices award recipient, WGU offers its students an affordable, NCATE and regionally accredited online education. This program is appropriate for master's candidates who already have teaching licensure, who can devote 15-20 hours per week to their studies, wish to earn a secondary certification in physics, and advance their careers in this high-demand field.

The M.A. in Science Education (5-12, Physics) prepares you for secondary science certification in physics. Graduates become better physics teachers and also develop sophisticated, graduate-level abilities in technology integration, instruction, measurement, and management and innovation. Earn more with a master's degree in a high-demand field!

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Cost $55,875

Are you looking for an online degree program that will give you the opportunity to develop an in-depth understanding of the various components that make up the fields Math and Physics? Then the online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Interdisciplinary Studies - Math and Physics from Ellis University is the right degree for you.

This fully online degree offers individuals a flexible program that has been created to let its students design their own course of study that they believe will aid them in obtaining their future professional and personal goals.

Individuals who join this online physics degree program will develop a well-rounded understanding of the core practical and theoretical principles and laws that govern the physical world.

This program offers a variety of online courses, which look at the various laws of science, and are meant to help individuals develop the skills that are needed for problem-solving and critical thinking.

Courses in this program include:

  • Mathematics
  • Technical Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Humanity and the Physical Universe
  • Journey Through the Universe
  • Physics for Telecommunication
  • Finite Mathematics
  • Precalculus
  • Business Calculus
  • Technical Mathematics

All applicants must have some completed college credits from a qualified institution and a minimum of 3 years work experience.

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Cost $33,000

The Bachelor degree in Physics is a 120-credit degree completion program that can be completed with distance education through online courses. This program is designed for students who already have some experience or college credit. Along with general education requirements, you will also take at least 36 hours of specialized courses to fulfill the concentration in Physics.

Online courses for the Physics degree at Charter Oak State College are $203 for a CT resident, and just $275 for non-residents. For degree seeking students, a good idea is the 'Comprehensive Matriculation Program' at $2,923 for residents and $3,960 for non-residents, which covers your annual matriculation fee plus 12 hours of credit to be used within a year. Normal matriculation fees are $985 for residents and $1,300 for non-residents (renewable at $450 and $660, respectively).

There is a $75 application fee, a $40 registration fee, and a $205 graduation fee.

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