Physics Master's Program
Gain sought-after technical skills that can transform how we live and work with a physics master’s degree from Stevens—home of the nation’s first physics teaching lab.
Here at Stevens, you’ll establish general expertise in physics while honing critical thinking skills for multidisciplinary applications. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside faculty conducting formative research in cutting-edge areas in fundamental physics as well as in applied physics like quantum systems. Your physics master’s degree will clear the path for a career in academia or a wide range of industries, such as defense, aerospace, government, education, health care, energy and IT. Recent Stevens physics master’s graduates have gone on to work for Palantir Technologies, Thorlabs and OFS Labs.
Physics Research at Stevens
The Department of Physics conducts formative research in cutting-edge areas such as quantum systems, nanophotonics and optics. Faculty and both undergraduate and graduate students investigate together to significantly impact society by improving communications, computers, and the environment. Learn more about research in the Department of Physics.
The Stevens Advantage
The Stevens physics department boasts a number of nationally recognized laboratories and centers, such as the Center for Distributed Quantum Computing, the Light and Life Laboratory and the NanoPhotonics Laboratory. You’ll also have a chance to work with the Stevens Quantum Campus Network—the country’s first campus hybrid quantum-communications network. If a career in industry is your goal, Stevens’ proximity to New York City gives you quick access to a large tech startup community and other organizations looking for your kind of skill set.
More Advantages to our Program
Flexible curriculum
Part-time or full-time enrollment
Hands-on research experience
Thesis and non-thesis options
Evening courses available
We welcome applicants with an undergraduate degree in physics or a similar field, as well as coursework in calculus-based introductory physics, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, mechanics, quantum mechanics and mathematical methods. Contact Graduate Admissions for more details.
Bachelor’s degree, with a minimum GPA of 3.0, from an accredited institution
Official college transcripts
Two letters of recommendation
A statement of purpose
TOEFL/IELTS scores (for international students)
A competitive GRE or GMAT score*
*GRE/GMAT is not required for part-time students.
For information about fellowships and assistantships, contact Graduate Admissions. Contact >
Putting You on Track for Professional Success
The physics master's program develops in-demand knowledge and skills to put you on track for career success in a variety of roles like:
Consultant
Project Manager
Quantum Control Engineer
Quantum Hardware Engineer
Quantum Physicist
Quantum R&D Engineer
Quantum Research Scientist
Quantum Software Engineer
Our graduates have been hired at: OFS Labs, Thorlabs, Palantir Technologies
A Tech Forward Education
The QuEST Lab has helped me significantly, and I'm so happy that I've been able to contribute my skillset to this team in a way I didn’t expect. After joining Yuping Huang's group, I was amazed to see how quantum mechanics can enhance systems and technology. It's really awesome, and reminds me of when I worked at the startup. We will do great things.
Bharathwaj Muthuswamy
Physics Student
Only Stevens had the right combination of a practical quantum mechanics program and a warm welcome. Professor Yuping Huang talked with me on the phone and invited me to visit the QuEST Lab in the physics department, and once I had done that, I knew I'd found my place at Stevens.
Bharathwaj Muthuswamy
Physics Student
The QuEST Lab has helped me significantly, and I'm so happy that I've been able to contribute my skillset to this team in a way I didn’t expect. After joining Yuping Huang's group, I was amazed to see how quantum mechanics can enhance systems and technology. It's really awesome, and reminds me of when I worked at the startup. We will do great things.
Bharathwaj Muthuswamy
Physics Student
Only Stevens had the right combination of a practical quantum mechanics program and a warm welcome. Professor Yuping Huang talked with me on the phone and invited me to visit the QuEST Lab in the physics department, and once I had done that, I knew I'd found my place at Stevens.
Bharathwaj Muthuswamy
Physics Student
School of Engineering & Science Career Outcomes
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