Careers in Applied Physics and Engineering

Our majors pursue careers in:

  • Physics
  • Engineering
  • Computer software and systems
  • Industrial research and development
  • Education
  • Information technology
  • Mathematics
  • Research
  • Healthcare/medical engineering

Our graduates are employed at organizations such as:

  • GE Healthcare
  • GE Energy
  • TYCO
  • Siemens
  • 3M
  • 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

Types of employers for applied physics and engineering graduates:

  • Educational institutions
  • Government agencies and laboratories
  • Nonprofit foundations
  • Research organizations
  • Consulting firms
  • Industrial plants

Example job titles of graduates with a degree in applied physics and engineering:

  • Development engineer
  • Systems engineer
  • Physics associate
  • Engineer
  • Operations analyst
  • Junior data scientist
  • Research assistant
  • Technician
  • Computer specialist

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