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If you have a passion for understanding how things work and enjoy scientific experiments and mathematics, then you should study physics.

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Degree Level
Minor
Delivery
In Person
Credit Hours
18 Total, 18 in Major
Careers
Managers, Coordinators, Specialists
Physics students at EIU

Why Study Physics at EIU?

  • Learn through hands-on, project-based coursework
  • Work closely with faculty in small class settings
  • Prepare for a wide range of careers across almost every industry
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"I chose to attend Eastern because it offers a supportive environment where I can focus on my studies and grow academically. As a physics major, I value the opportunity to learn in smaller classes and work more closely with faculty. It also provides a strong education at a cost that makes my goals more attainable."
Aden Parmenter
Physics | Class of 2028
Aden Parmenter, Physics at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Project-based coursework
  • Collaborative learning experiences
  • Opportunities for internships and applied work
Hands-On Experience, Physics students at EIU

What You'll Learn

Physics is the foundation of modern science. It has fascinated men and women of every age including Newton, Maxwell, Curie, Einstein, Bohr, Feynman, and Hawking. It encompasses the study of the universe from the largest galaxies to the smallest structure of matter, the quark. Concepts from relativity to quantum mechanics challenge the imagination.

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$161,180
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Natural Sciences Managers
  • Clinical Research Coordinators
  • Water Resource Specialists
  • Physicists
  • Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Secondary School Teachers

Career Insights

Job Outlook Average Outlook
Preparation Needed Extensive (5/5)
Personality Fit Investigative

Connect With Us

Dr. Steven Daniels
Department Chair, Professor
swdaniels@eiu.edu
2133 Physical Science
217-581-3220
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Andrew Mertz
Department Chair and Professor of Computer Science
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3619
217-581-3828
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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