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What Can I Do With a Physics Degree?

A physics degree is a passport into a broad range of science, engineering, and technology careers. These options vary by degree level. Statistical data collected by the American Institute of Physics offers a detailed look at the physicist employment at all degree levels.

Physics Resources

At Loyola University New Orleans, we believe in educating the whole person through rigorous academic studies and plentiful cultural experiences.

We encourage you to immerse yourself in campus life by taking advantage of the many services we have to offer. Whether you are considering your undergraduate degree, graduate degree, or professional career in physics, the resources below will provide you with thorough information to help you make the best decisions for yourself and future endeavors.

Physics Academic Research

As a Loyola student, you have the opportunity to work alongside our talented professors to partner in collaborative research. Learn more about some recent research and projects currently underway.

Physics Alumni

Where do our physics graduates go?

Name Bachelor of Science After Loyola
Dylan Chehebar 3+2 major BS in Physics Pre-Engineering (Loyola, completed 2026) and Civil Engineering (Georgia Tech)
Tamiyah Thomas-Ponce

Physics Message from the Chair

Physics is challenging, but it develops critical thinking skills and ability for rigorous investigation of the definitions, assumptions, and context of physical and mathematical structures. Majoring in Physics can be a start to a career in physical sciences, but also can be an opportunity to enter a variety of other fields, such as engineering, finance, medical physics, oceanography, meteorology, computer science, technical management, and science teaching.

Physics Faculty & Staff

Physics Pre-Engineering Partnership with Engineering Programs at UNO

Exciting news for Engineering students: Loyola's Pre-Engineering Physics program has established a partnership with Mechanical, Electrical, and Civil Engineering programs at the University of New Orleans.

Students enrolled in the 3+2 Pre-Engineering Physics program will complete three years of courses at Loyola before transferring to UNO to complete the engineering degree of their choice. After receiving an Engineering degree from UNO, Loyola will confer their second undergraduate degree - a B.S. in Physics. 

Physics Minor

Physics

Required courses (17 or 19 hrs)

  • PHYS A101 Introduction to Mechanics or PHYS A115 Physics for Life Sciences I
  • PHYS A112 Physics Lab I
  • PHYS A102 Intro to Electromagnetism & Relativity or PHYS A116 Physics for Life Sciences II
  • PHYS A113 Physics Lab II
  • PHYS A240 Intro to Waves and Quantum Physics
  • PHYS A241 Intro to Thermal Physics
  • PHYS A300- A400 Advanced Physics elective

Adjunct Requirements (11 hrs)