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Major Overview for Chemical Physics

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Overview for Chemical Physics

A program that focuses on the scientific study of structural phenomena combining the disciplines of physical chemistry and atomic/molecular physics. Includes instruction in heterogeneous structures, alignment and surface phenomena, quantum theory, mathematical physics, statistical and classical mechanics, chemical kinetics, liquid crystals and membranes, molecular synthesis and design, and laser physics.

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A major in Chemical Physics is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

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Colleges Offering a Major in Chemical Physics

Top 8 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Chemical Physics among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
3
(0.0%)
Minimally Selective$17,322
University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA
2
(0.0%)
Highly Selective$19,180
Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA
2
(0.6%)
Most Selective$46,780
Rice University
Houston, TX
1
(0.1%)
Most Selective$40,225
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA
1
(0.1%)
Most Selective$47,980
College of Wooster
Wooster, OH
1
(0.2%)
Minimally Selective$40,832
Hendrix College
Conway, AR
1
(0.5%)
Minimally Selective$32,598
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK
1
(0.1%)
Minimally Selective$13,025
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.