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The UW-La Crosse Physics Department ranks among Wisconsin's biggest undergraduate physics programs, renowned for its excellent education, strong career outcomes for graduates, and national acclaim for its achievements.
Our physics program's versatility makes alumni particularly valuable in today's technology-driven industries. Furthermore, many physics graduates from UW-La Crosse gain admission to prestigious graduate programs, where they advance their studies in fields like physics, engineering, chemistry, astrophysics, optical science, mathematics, medicine, or computer science.
Beyond distinctive academic offerings, our department excels by actively engaging physics majors in undergraduate research. This approach fosters close collaboration between students and faculty, delivering practical learning experiences that differ markedly from conventional classroom instruction. Student participation in research strengthens the close-knit community within our department. Research opportunities span multiple disciplines, including astrophysics, biomechanics, computational physics, laser spectroscopy, quantum computing, material science, nuclear physics, solid-state physics, and physics education.