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