Degree Overview

  • Delivery Format: on-campus
  • Required Credits: 120

Program Details

One of the primary responsibilities of the physics department is to educate the next generation of scientists, engineers and scientifically informed citizenry through research-intensive education in the physical sciences and related technologies. The program provides students with critical interdisciplinary knowledge — offering a general physics option with a broad exposure to several major areas of physics. Students of the program will also be able to advance their studies through double major in Computer Science and Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics and Applied Physics (B.S. programs) options.

Through their coursework and research focuses, students of the Applied Physics B.S. program will exhibit the following:

  • Understanding of the latest and most rapid advances in science and technology.
  • Interdisciplinary academic excellence that will help them drive future advances in science and technology.
  • Understanding of current problems and complexities in their field of interest through required senior level specialty courses and interdisciplinary study.

What You Will Learn:

While students in the Applied Physics B.S. Program earn a wide range of skills and knowledge through the program, we specifically aim for our students to meet the following learning outcomes:

  • An understanding of the various fields and specializations encompassed by the field of physics.
  • An ability to conduct and participate in research relevant to the student’s area of program specialization.
  • An ability to successfully apply professional communication, organization and time management skills.
  • An ability to problem-solve both as an individual and as part of a team.
  • An ability to identify and utilize evidence-based resources and information.
  • An ability to think critically and creatively about modern issues in the STEM field.
  • An ability to demonstrate a strong understanding of the following subject areas: physics, mathematics, and chemistry.
  • Recognition and understanding of best practices relevant to the student’s area of program specialization.
  • An understanding of professional ethics.
  • An ability to connect textbook and classroom content to the real-world application.

Admissions & curriculum

120 Required Credits
Course listing and prerequisites
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Applied Physics Salaries

$83,500

Starting Salary, NJIT Average

$88,500

Mid-Career Salary, National Average

This degree also opens a door to continue education at the graduate level.

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Career Prospects

Where do Applied Physics majors work?

Common Job Titles
  • Research Associate
  • Physicist
  • Laser Engineer
  • Systems Engineer
  • High School Physics Teacher
Top Employers
  • AeroFarms
  • Lockheed Martin
  • PRA Health Sciences
  • Princeton Plasma Physics Lab
What our students are saying
  • David Monroe
    NJIT is the college that is teaching me how the universe works. I can't wait to use what I learn to become a groundbreaking researcher."
    David Monroe
  • Navjot Panchhi
    My primary goals in physics are to study at the forefront and provide the public with an up-to-date grasp of the natural sciences."
    Navjot Panchhi
  • JonPierre Grajales
    NJIT's physics professors have had a major impact on my education by giving me positions in their labs."
    JonPierre Grajales