Physics

WPI graduates in Physics pursue diverse career opportunities in Science & Mathematics.

WPI graduates in Physics pursue careers as Engineer, Analyst, Researcher, and similar roles at leading organizations such as MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Raytheon Technologies, Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems, among others.

Through WPI's project-based curriculum, Physics students work on real-world applications including "UP! Sustainable Vertical Expansion for Enhanced Campus Utilization" and "Time Series Prediction Using Deep Learning Methods", developing hands-on experience that prepares them for professional success.

Sample Companies that have Hired WPI Physics Graduates

MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Raytheon Technologies
Lockheed Martin
BAE Systems
Boeing
IBM Research
Intel
NVIDIA
Applied Materials

Sample Graduate Schools

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Northeastern University
University of New Hampshire
Pennsylvania State University
University of Washington
Brandeis University
Cardiff University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
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Sample Job Titles:
Engineer
Analyst
Researcher
Project Manager
Consultant
Designer
Specialist
Sample Major Qualifying Projects:
The Acid Catalyzed Polycondensation of Furfuryl Alcohol
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The Effect of Freezing on Cranberry Properties
Piano-Playing Robotic Arm
Nanoionic Particle Composite Homogenization
Design, Analysis, and Testing of an Electromagnetic Booster Separation System
Train of Four Monitoring Device