Overview

The Physics degree is offered by the College of Arts and Sciences at American University Washington DC. The College of Arts and Sciences continues to work toward ensuring a seat at the table for faculty, staff and students from groups that have been historically excluded based on race and ethnicity, physical ability, gender expression, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic background.

Careers

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average salary for physicists is $158,270, and employment of physicists is projected to grow 5 percent by 2032. The DC metropolitan area has the highest concentration of jobs for physicists in the US, making it an incredible place to launch a career in physics.

Top employers for AU undergraduates with a degree in physics:

Booz Allen Hamilton

Johns Hopkins University

NASA

National Institute of Standards and Technology

Peace Corps

US Army

US Forest Service

US Patent and Trademark Office

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computer Science

Calculus

Linear Algebra

Differential Equations

Physics

Modern Physics

Waves and Optics

Classical Mechanics

Experimental Physics

Electricity and Magnetism

Quantum Mechanics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application, including essay and CV/Resume.

Application fee of U.S. $75.

Academic records for grades 9-12 with official transcripts and certified English translations (if applicable), for each secondary institution attended.

One academic letter of recommendation from a teacher is required; one letter from the school counselor/principal/headmaster is also strongly recommended.

Demonstrated English proficiency.

Interruption of Studies Statement if you have already graduated from secondary school at the time of application.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

57952 USD / year

≈ 57952 USD / year
Out-of-State

57952 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

57952 USD / year

≈ 57952 USD / year

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Duration

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Credits

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Washington, D. C.

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