1. Humboldt State University
  2. Program
  3. Bachelors
  4. BA or BS Physics

BA or BS Physics

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Humboldt State University

Program Overview

The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers an undergraduate curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in physics and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with a major in physics and with a concentration in astronomy. The B.S. in physics is designed for those students who expect to enter one of the various fields of research or development in government or in private industry. The curriculum, in addition, serves those students who are interested in continuing into graduate study and those preparing to teach at all levels. The B.A. degree in physics is less specialized and more adaptable to studies in various fields, including preparation for teaching at the secondary school level.

Program Key Stats

$19420 (Annual cost)



77 %

Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Grade 12 / High School, A (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale on high school coursework, ACT 22 or above on English test section and SAT 550 on the Verbal/Critical Reading or IELTS of 6.0 and TOEFL ibT of 71; PTE 48

Career Options

  • Physicist
  • Astronomer
  • Science Communicator
  • Professor
  • University Lecturer
  • Research Fellow
  • Research Officer

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