Program Overview
Program Details
Degree
Master of Science
School
Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science
Department
Physics
Available
On campus
Description
Gain sought-after technical skills that can transform how we live and work with a physics master’s degree from Stevens—home of the nation’s first physics teaching lab.
Here at Stevens, you’ll establish general expertise in physics while honing critical thinking skills for multidisciplinary applications. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside faculty conducting formative research in cutting-edge areas in fundamental physics as well as in applied physics like quantum systems. Your physics master’s degree will clear the path for a career in academia or a wide range of industries, such as defense, aerospace, government, education, health care, energy and IT. Recent Stevens physics master’s graduates have gone on to work for Palantir Technologies, Thorlabs and OFS Labs.
The Stevens Advantage: Widen Your Career Options
To compete in today’s career climate, graduates must adapt to rapidly-evolving technologies impacting all corners of the job market, like generative AI. At Stevens, you’ll learn the in-demand skills you need to fill the talent gap. Our core curriculum – infused with AI electives and hands-on education opportunities – develops the deep expertise, critical thinking, interdisciplinary collaboration, and entrepreneurial savvy required to thrive in a technologically disrupted marketplace.
Our physics department boasts a number of nationally recognized laboratories and centers, such as the Center for Distributed Quantum Computing, the Light and Life Laboratory and the NanoPhotonics Laboratory. You’ll also have a chance to work with the Center for Quantum Science and Engineering.
Program Admission Requirements
- Transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended
- Two letters of recommendation (academic or professional only)
- Statement of Purpose
- $60 non-refundable Application Fee
- Proof of English language proficiency
- GRE/GMAT test score(s) (Optional for Fall 2024, Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 and Fall 2025); applicants who believe their GRE/GMAT scores demonstrate potential for success in graduate program may elect to submit those scores.
Fellowships & Assistantships
Information about assistantships and fellowships can be found here.
STEM Designated Degree Programs
The four fields comprising STEM – science, technology, engineering and mathematics – offer a wide variety of professions that are classified as some of the highest-growing and highest-paying jobs right now and in the future.
Career Opportunities
The physics master's program develops in-demand knowledge and skills to put you on track for career success in a variety of roles like:
- Consultant
- Project Manager
- Quantum Control Engineer
- Quantum Hardware Engineer
- Quantum Physicist
- Quantum R&D Engineer
- Quantum Research Scientist
- Quantum Software Engineer
A Tech Forward Education
The educational experience in our programs is designed to imbue you with the mindset, skills, and abilities you need to stay relevant in a rapidly-evolving technological and professional landscape.
Skills & Experience
- Hands-On Curriculum
- Research Opportunities
- State-of-the-Art Research Labs and Facilities
- International Student Experience
- Graduate Cooperative Education Program
Physics Program Facts & Statistics
- $87,230 Salary: Compensation Across All Master's Graduates
- #1 in New Jersey: Best-value Colleges (PayScale, 2024)
- #36 in the U.S.: Best Colleges (The Wall Street Journal College Pulse, 2024)
- 100% Employed: Within 3 Months of Graduation (Class of 2023 Physics Average)
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