Engineering Physics

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Quality Engineering And Physics Education At An Affordable Price

Develop a foundation in analytical skills to support a successful career in engineering and physics with an associate degree from Mount Wachusett Community College. Enjoy small class sizes for a personalized education that you won’t find in large lecture halls. We provide high-quality instruction at an affordable price to make a college education attainable for you.

At Mount Wachusett, we pride ourselves on being the least expensive college in the region where learners can complete the prerequisite math and science classes that effectively prepare them to transfer to a four-year college or university. We make education accessible, so more people can achieve their dreams of becoming engineers, technicians, consultants or physicists.

Engineering Physics Department Chair, Peter Olszak
Engineering Physics Department Chair, Peter Olszak

Why Choose MWCC To Earn Your Engineering Physics Associate Degree In Gardner, MA?

In addition to providing small classes and an outstanding associate degree program in engineering physics, MWCC offers many advantages to students. We support you as you obtain the education you desire, and we want to help you make your education a priority while also balancing your other responsibilities. That’s why MWCC supplies numerous programs aimed at students who need assistance.

Our Career Services Center has tools and resources you can access as you search for a job, and we provide personalized academic planning to every student. Other unique benefits include:

  • An award-winning Veteran Services department to help those in the military move from being soldiers to students.
  • Child care services for parents who need assistance with their children during classes.
  • A campus pantry where students can get up to 20 items a month, such as canned goods or hygiene supplies.

What Is Engineering?

Engineers change the world by exploring and solving society’s technological problems through innovation and creative thinking. From designing the next robotic vacuum to developing technologies that enable humans to survive on Mars, engineers are the link between scientific discovery and the practical application of those discoveries to the needs of society. Engineers can find employment in almost any industry, making it a versatile career path — areas of engineering range from computer to mechanical to nuclear and much more.

The MWCC degree in engineering physics covers all the same topics as a traditional engineering degree, with an additional focus on physics. You will study energy, force and the movement of matter through space and time.

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As an engineering physics major, you learn engineering skills and terminology from higher math and science courses, including physics for engineering and science, chemistry, calculus and computer-assisted design. Valuable hands-on experience during lab time in many of your classes provides you with the training and knowledge you need as you further your education. MWCC features expert, university-caliber faculty who know your name, want you to succeed and support you through challenging course material in small classes.

By becoming an engineering and physics major at MWCC, you are also taking the first step toward a successful career in a prominent field. With your engineering associate degree from the Mount, you can transfer to a four-year school where you can specialize in a major engineering discipline, such as aerospace, civil, electrical, environmental, laser or mechanical engineering.

With an average of 9% job growth over the next 10 years in many of the varying fields of engineering and physics, you can follow many paths and find a successful, high-paying career. Engineers ranging from mechanical to aerospace can make an average of $80,000 to $100,000 annually! The Mount is the best engineering school to take your first step toward a rewarding career.

With an average of 9% job growth over the next 10 years in engineering and physics, you can find a successful, high-paying career.

STEM careers are in high demand right now. The future includes many technology-based jobs, and when you receive an associate degree in engineering physics, you set yourself up for a successful career. With engineering physics classes, you learn skills you can apply immediately in your field. Jobs available to you may include various positions:

  • Lab technician
  • Information technology consultant
  • Data analyst
  • Accelerator operator

You can also pursue a career in engineering, where demand remains high. Some who have taken physics-related engineering courses get certified to become high school teachers. People who enter STEM careers should have natural curiosity driving them to find answers. Those who are patient, focused, competitive and organized will also excel in a science-focused career.

Start Your Degree At MWCC!

Mount Wachusett Community College provides students with the opportunity to earn an engineering and physics associate degree through a robust curriculum and project-based learning. Taking the next step toward completing a bachelor’s degree and starting your career has never been easier than with MWCC.

If you’re interested in learning more about our online or in-person engineering and physics degrees, request more information today!

You can also apply to MWCC directly. There is no application fee or essay required. It takes just a few minutes to submit your application, and you’ll hear back quickly. Apply today to start your new degree!

Dr. Peter Olszak

Engineering Physics Department Chair

Peter Olszak

Department Chair, Professor of Math and Physics
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polszak@mwcc.mass.edu

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Bachelor’s Program: Aerospace or Architectural or Biomedical or Chemical or Civil or Electrical & Computer or Environmental or Mechanical or Robotics or Industrial or Management Engineering Program/Agreement: Independent

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