Marshall University offers the Master of Science (MS) in Physical and Applied Science with these two degrees:
Master of Science (MS) in Physics (GS 80) offered by the Department of Physics
The MS in Physical and Applied Science degree (GS 60) is offered by the Department of Physics in cooperation with the Departments of Chemistry, Geology, Computer and Information Technology, and Mathematics
For the Physical and Applied Science master’s degree, graduate students choose one area of emphasis from the following:
- Chemistry
- Geobiophysical Modeling
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Physics for Teachers
The area of emphasis in Geobiophysical Modeling is interdisciplinary, with core courses in Remote Sensing and GIS Modeling. Students may then choose from areas of concentration in Aquatic, Terrestrial or Biophysical Systems and Models.
Career Outlook
Recent data shows almost all Marshall master’s degree students in Physical and Applied Science are hired directly into the workforce after graduation with salaries that exceed the national average.
Here are some west virginia employers who hire graduates from this field:
- Ideal Innovations
- Keylogic Systems
- First Energy/ Monongahela Power Co.
- Toshiba
- United States Department of Justice
- WesBanco INC
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