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Physicists study many facets of what makes the universe work the way it does. Nuclear physicists, for example, study the smallest identifiable particles in the universe (called quarks), and how they interact to create different substances. Astrophysicists study planets, stars, and space. There are also physicists who study the behavior of matter in a variety of other disciplines--such as bio-physicists, geo-physicists, and chemical physicists.

The Benefits of a Physics Degree
Whether or not you aspire to become a mad scientist or nutty professor, a degree in physics is a valuable credential. Online degree programs enable you to earn a degree from your home computer, working at your own pace. Bachelor's degrees typically take four years to complete. Most physicists work in research and development positions, which require a doctoral degree, but some applied research and development firms only require a master's. A bachelor's degree in physics can qualify you for technician and research assistant positions.

Physics Careers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, research and development service firms and the federal government employ three out of five physicists. The federal government employs physicists in the Department of Defense, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), as well as in the departments of Commerce and Energy. Physicists in the U.S. earned, on average, an impressive salary of $87,450 in 2004. While salaries are not guaranteed and will vary based on location and employer, higher-level degrees in physics will likely increase your opportunities for employment and salary.

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Ellis College
As the online college of New York Institute of Technology, Ellis College combines 50 years' experience in higher education with the kind of flexible, personalized instruction that only the Internet can provide. Ellis College of New York Institute of Technology offers the following online physics degree program:

BS - Interdisciplinary Studies: Math/Physics
Explore the underlying laws and principles of the physical world in this Math / Physics bachelor degree program. You will have a strong foundation to be able to apply these concepts to the development of modern technology. Analytical thinking, problem-solving and critical reasoning are key skills used through the program, and crucial for success in the workplace. Course selection includes: Humanity and the Physical Universe; Finite Mathematics; Calculus I; and Technical Mathematics I.

Ellis College of New York Institute of Technology is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

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Illinois Institute of Technology
Illinois Institute of Technology offers an online Master of Health Physics. The program combines technical depth with the interdisciplinary viewpoints of law, management, and communications. Core courses include health physics, radiation biology, instrumentation, law and regulation, management systems, applied statistics, environmental engineering, and technical communications. Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Michigan State University
Michigan State University offers the following online physics degree programs:

Master of Science in Physics
Doctor of Philosophy in Physics

These programs in the Department of Physics and Astronomy offers courses in the sub-field of beam physics. The courses are of interest to practitioners in the field, for example at national laboratories. The program also offers tracks to enable students to pursue M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Physics and Astronomy in collaboration with major national laboratories. Accredited by the American Academy for Liberal Education.

University of Virginia
The University of Virginia Department of Physics and School of Continuing and Professional Studies offers a Master of Arts in Physics Education program. Through distance learning and summer study at UVa, MAPE will provide middle school physical science and high school physics teachers with a stronger background in physics. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

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