GRADUATE PROGRAMS PHYSICS / COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES / PAGE 17 Career Destinations Lehigh physics alumni transition seamlessly into leadership roles across three primary sectors: • National Laboratories & Research Infrastructure: Conducting fundamental science, quantum computing research, and national defense modeling at premier institutions like Los Alamos, Brookhaven, or NASA. • High-Tech Industry & R&D: Driving corporate innovation as quantum engineers, optical scientists, data architects, and semiconductor specialists within the tech, aerospace, defense sectors. • Higher Education & Academia: Shaping the next generation of scientific minds as tenure-track university professors, academic researchers, or elite physics educators. How to Apply • Please review the College application requirements and submission instructions on page 1. • Applications and all supporting materials are due by January 15 for fall enrollment. Funding & Support Over 90% of our graduate students receive robust financial funding, allowing you to focus on your research, training, and professional growth. In Physics, Ph.D. students typically receive full funding that includes tuition remission and a stipend, which can come in several forms: • Teaching Assistantships • Research Assistantships • Fellowships Want specifics? Connect with the graduate director to learn details. Research Impact Lehigh Physics is home to robust and innovative graduate programs that will prepare you for a successful career in either academia or industry. Our faculty, staff scientists, and students have access to state-ofthe-art instrumentation and research facilities, enabling them to create and use the most ambitious and technologically advanced tools in their effort to explore different facets of science. Department Contacts Timm Wrase, Ph.D., Graduate Director – Fall 2026 Dimitrios Vavylonis, Ph.D., Graduate Director – Spring 2027 physics@lehigh.edu DEGREES M.S. & Ph .D.
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