Careers in Applied Physics

Our majors pursue careers in:  

  • Acoustical physics
  • Astronomy
  • Astrophysics
  • Biophysics
  • Chemical physics
  • Condensed matter
  • Engineering physics
  • Geophysics
  • Medical/health physics
  • Nuclear physics
  • Optical physics
  • Particle/high energy physics
  • Science education

Our graduates are employed at organizations such as:

  • Johnson Controls
  • Ariens
  • ACIST Medical
  • MII Equipment
  • Strattec Security Corporation
  • Southland Health Care Forum
  • Wells Concrete
  • Carlisle Interconnect Technologies
  • Powertrain at Oshkosh Corporation
  • QuadTech
  • Xylem Inc.
  • Generac Power Systems
  • Majic Productions
  • Wisconsin Department of Transportation
  • Modine Manufacturing
  • Jensen Hughers Power Systems Group
  • Plexus
  • NSA
  • Batteries Plus LLC
  • U.S. Air Force
  • Quad/Graphics
  • Revere Electric
  • VP-Global Derivative Products
  • USDA Forest Service

Types of employers for applied physics graduates:

  • Colleges and universities
  • Military
  • Government laboratories and agencies
  • Nonprofit research centers
  • Specific industries
  • Observatories
  • Science museums

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