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At Johns Hopkins, physicists possess the skill to analyze real-world challenges through quantitative reasoning. This broad definition encompasses diverse opportunities, which is why we provide undergraduate degree options tailored to various career aspirations. Students may select a BA program that allows ample space for non-science electives, or pursue a more intensive BS degree with upper-level courses concentrated in physics or related disciplines. Both pathways equip graduates for advanced physics studies or alternative career routes. From their first day, physics majors experience small, specialized classes. Our unique introductory course for potential majors establishes the foundation for their four-year journey, adopting an intellectual approach aligned with physicists' thought processes. With typically just a few dozen students, the class size fosters personalized attention while helping each year's majors build close-knit relationships early. In contrast to some institutions, all our faculty teach across different levels—none exclusively handle graduate courses, with most alternating between various course types.