About the Bachelor's Degree in Physics from Wentworth

Deep Understanding & Complex Problem Solving

A Physics degree readies students to tackle complex problems and to grasp the fundamental laws that govern everything. Through coursework and hands-on experimentation students will develop analytical and critical thinking skills that they need to solve problems in many fields.

Where Innovation Meets Experimentation

Students in the Physics program at Wentworth develop a skillset with strength in mathematics, logic, computer programming (coding), and experimental design. The Physics curriculum is designed to teach through hands-on learning in labs, courses, and co-ops that involve cutting edge research.

A Strong Foundation

Students who graduate from the Physics program are equipped with versatile and flexible skills. They may go on to gain employment in the fields of environmental science, medicine and medical technology, defense, data science, computer science, and other industries, in addition to traditional physics jobs. Students may also opt for post-graduate study in either Physics or areas like law and business.

Physics
Explore your curiosity through interactive and hands-on learning.

About the Bachelor's Degree in Physics from Wentworth

Deep Understanding & Complex Problem Solving

A Physics degree readies students to tackle complex problems and to grasp the fundamental laws that govern everything. Through coursework and hands-on experimentation students will develop analytical and critical thinking skills that they need to solve problems in many fields.

Where Innovation Meets Experimentation

Students in the Physics program at Wentworth develop a skillset with strength in mathematics, logic, computer programming (coding), and experimental design. The Physics curriculum is designed to teach through hands-on learning in labs, courses, and co-ops that involve cutting edge research.

A Strong Foundation

Students who graduate from the Physics program are equipped with versatile and flexible skills. They may go on to gain employment in the fields of environmental science, medicine and medical technology, defense, data science, computer science, and other industries, in addition to traditional physics jobs. Students may also opt for post-graduate study in either Physics or areas like law and business.

Physics
Explore your curiosity through interactive and hands-on learning.

Why Wentworth?

The world we live in was built by problem solvers, driven by curiosity, and fueled by passion. At Wentworth, imagination is a tool and impatience is a virtue. We rally around a common desire to create, solve, and improve.

Most of all, we’re a university dedicated to creating a new generation of problem solvers that every organization will strive to hire.

Let Numbers Lead the Way

The value of advanced degree has never been more important, and the need for problem solvers has never been more imminent. As the 21st-century workforce continues to evolve, so do we.

93%

Graduates Either Employed or in Grad School

The percentage of 2023 Wentworth graduates who were employed or in grad school within 6 months.

100%

Students Complete a Co-op to Graduate

Providing real-world experience and networking that is invaluable when starting their post-college careers.

$71,000

Median Starting Salary for 2023 Graduates

The average national starting salary for graduates of other universities is $55K.

View more information on Career Outcomes and survey methodology at coopsandcareers.wit.edu/outcomes

97%

Graduates Working in their Field of Study

The percentage of 2023 Wentworth graduates who were employed within a role or industry directly related to their major.

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