ProgramCIP 14.1201
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
A program focusing on the use of physics principles in the analysis and evaluation of engineering problems and other scientific applications. Includes instruction in high- and low-temperature phenomena, computational physics, superconductivity, applied thermodynamics, molecular and particle physics applications, and space science research.
Definition from U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (CIP 2020).
Also called Applied Physics, Directed Energy/Laser Physics, Semiconductor Physics.
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JobsOfficial crosswalk
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Leads to
5 jobs- Architectural and Engineering Managers11-9041
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary25-1032
- Engineers, All Other17-2199
- Natural Sciences Managers11-9121
- Physicists19-2012
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Knowledge those jobs draw on
- English Language4 of 5
- Mathematics3 of 5
- Engineering and Technology3 of 5
- Computers and Electronics3 of 5
- Physics2 of 5
- Design2 of 5
- Administration and Management2 of 5
- Biology1 of 5
- Customer and Personal Service1 of 5
- Education and Training1 of 5
- Mechanical1 of 5
- Administrative1 of 5
How many of the linked jobs rate the area important (O*NET importance 3.5 or more out of 5).
03.
See also
- Physics, General40.0801