Academics
Overview
A physics degree is a passport into a broad range of science, engineering, and technology careers. These options vary by degree level. Statistical data collected by the American Institute of Physics offers a detailed look at the physicist employment at all degree levels. Please see: https://www.aip.org/statistics/whos-hiring-physics-phds
Many people think that the most common career for a physics major is a physics professor, but the statistics show a different story. In reality, about one out of six physics bachelor’s degree recipients in the United States earn a physics or astronomy PhD, and only about 30% of those that do work in academia. The others have fulfilling careers in the private sector, in government agencies or national laboratories, and in other sectors. (Source: https://www.spsnational.org/career-resources/what-can-i-do-physics-degree)
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We offer the following degrees:
The UTRGV Ph.D. in Physics has been approved by the UT Board of Regents and is pending approval by the THECB
You are encouraged to contact the program committee chairs listed below for further information:
Undergraduate program:
Dr. Nicolas Pereyra
Email: nicolas.pereyra@utrgv.edu
Graduate programs:
Dr. Efrain Ferrer
Email: efrain.ferrer@utrgv.edu
Dr. Edgar Corpuz
Email: edgar.corpuz@utrgv.edu