97%Outcomes
of the undergraduate Class of 2021 secured career outcomes as of six-months of graduation
Physics Bachelor's Program
Immerse yourself in applied physics research and quantum information sciences in the physics bachelor’s program at Stevens.
Not only do the laws of physics govern the universe, they drive many rapidly-advancing fields that shape modern daily life, such as information technology, medical technology, microelectronics, and telecommunications.
The physics bachelor’s program at Stevens prepares you for a career in industry or research in one of these areas. Our program lays a solid foundation of both theory and practice through rigorous classroom instruction and hands-on research experience in one of several state-of-the-art research laboratories. You’ll be immersed in optics and quantum information research early on in your studies, and participate in a six-semester design sequence called SKIL (Science Knowledge Integration Ladder), where you will work on projects that foster independent learning, innovative problem solving, collaboration, teamwork, and knowledge integration under the guidance of a faculty advisor.
The Bachelor of Science program in physics is accredited by the by the Middle States Accreditation Board.
By the Numbers
$77,000Salary
The average starting salary for the Class of 2020
Top 15
For the best 20-year return on investment for graduates, 2021 PayScale College ROI Report.
2nd in Nation
Colleges with the Smallest Gender Gap in Earnings from Graduates, Forbes 2018
9thin Nation
Awarded for "Best Career Placement" from The Princeton Review’s "Best Value Colleges," 2021
15thin Nation
in the nation for PayScales highest early and mid-career salary
Top 15
for Internships in The Princeton Review's "The Best Value Colleges," 2020
Top 50
Named in The Princeton Review’s 2017 "Colleges That Create Futures: 50 Schools That Launch Careers By Going Beyond the Classroom."
#1School
Top school in the state by salary potential as rated by PayScale in 2020.
What Students Are Saying
I picked Stevens because its physics program is intimate and there were a lot of opportunities around me.
Mentors. Research. New York City. Being at Stevens felt like I was always in the action of something.
Kaitlin Gilli, B.S. Physics, 2020
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Physics mentors helped me get involved with research and constantly introduced me to new things that I might find interesting.
It felt that they wanted me to be prepared for the ‘real world’ by exposing me to as much research and knowledge as possible so that I graduated with a clear path of what I wanted to do in mind.
Kaitlin Gilli, B.S. Physics, 2020
I liked the close-knit community of the physics department. It felt like a family.
I built strong relationships with the faculty, which also came in handy when I needed recommendation letters. They knew me really well and could attest to my drive and passion.
Kaitlin Gilli, B.S. Physics, 2020
Read About KaitlinWhen I looked into the physics department, I was impressed by its research-focused atmosphere. We have extremely talented faculty working on cutting edge physics problems in many different fields from optics to quantum computing.
It was a relief knowing I had multiple fields to “try on” during my studies.
Amy Renne, B.S. Physics, 2020
What I love specifically about the physics faculty at Stevens is how it is so tight knit.
We are a smaller department which has resulted in a family-like atmosphere. I know all my professors personally and never feel like I’m alone in my studies.
Amy Renne, B.S. Physics, 2020
Stevens is extremely real-world focused and sets up students for success as much as possible.
Because of the program’s guidance, I was able to land an internship every summer since my freshman year, giving me diverse research experience before grad school.
Amy Renne, B.S. Physics, 2020
Stevens goes to great lengths to give students lab experience, covering everything from basic mechanics and optics to circuitry.
These labs have made the transition to research more seamless.
Amy Renne, B.S. Physics, 2020
I think the greatest achievement I’ve seen because of this program is finding a full time job even before graduation as well getting into a few top tier Ph.D. candidate programs.
In this time of uncertainty, a lot of recent graduates are scrambling to find jobs but thanks to Stevens, I’ve never had an issue finding my place in the workforce.
Amy Renne, B.S. Physics, 2020
Stevens ensures their graduates are equipped with all the tools needed to thrive in life beyond college. I worked for over 5 institutions before graduating, including some big names in physics like CERN and Argonne.
I know that all of my success at those jobs were thanks to the outstanding education provided by the Stevens Physics program.
Amy Renne, B.S. Physics, 2020
Every professor goes above and beyond their job descriptions in order to help students succeed.
I’ve always been able to go to a professor for anything from classwork to personal struggles. I truly would not be who I am today without the support and mentorship of the Stevens Physics faculty.
Amy Renne, B.S. Physics, 2020
Real World Experience
Stevens undergraduate programs give students the opportunity to learn by doing with hands-on and real world education around building engineering solutions, applying for patents, and becoming an entrepreneur.
Co-op & Internships
Stevens offers all undergraduate students the opportunity to pursue co-op programs and internships.
Capstone Projects
Students begin using their engineering knowledge to apply projects to real world problems during their senior design capstone.
Innovation Expo
The senior design capstone culminates with Stevens' annual Innovation Expo, where seniors show and pitch their engineering projects and business ideas.
Entrepreneurship
Stevens' focus on entrepreneurial thinking stretches beyond the classroom through programs that help innovators turn technology into game-changing businesses.