Appalachian State University
Engineering Physics: Master of Science (MS)
Application Deadlines
Spring Admission
December 1
Summer Session I Admission
April 1
Fall Admission
July 1
Application Requirements
Entrance exam: GRE (exam waiver available)
Application requirements vary by program. Learn more
Location
On campus
Completion Time
2 years (full time)
Engineer a career-ready degree.
Strengthen your understanding of the complexities of electronics, automated systems and software with a Master of Science in Engineering Physics from App State.
In this program you will experience hands-on, laboratory-based coursework that employers demand from graduates — all under the guidance of top scientists. You will also have opportunities to troubleshoot and use problem-solving techniques to develop your versatility.
Conquer quantitative challenges in multiple fields through a range of career-ready topics that include automation, instrumentation, advanced materials, nanoscience and more.
A 2024 ‘Best’
In its 2024 “Best Colleges” rankings, U.S. News & World Report named App State:
- No. 1 — Most Innovative School among Southern universities
- No. 2 — Top Public Schools in the South
- No. 3 — Best Regional Universities of the South
The Princeton Review named App State among the best schools in the U.S. and the Southeast for 2024.
‘Top’ school for 2023
Forbes magazine ranked App State among “America’s Top Colleges” for 2023.
Concentrations and Courses
Careers
Where can an App State degree take you? Anywhere you want to go!
Careers
- Applications Engineer
- Software Engineer
- SCADA Engineer
- Test Engineer
- NASA Research Physicist
Employers
- NASA
- National Instruments
- SpaceX
- Exxon
- Rovisys
- Eaton
- Borg-Warner
- CITI
- Qorvo
- EMC Corporation
- Gemini Observatory
- CERN
- Motorola
- US Patent Office
- Siemens
- AT&T
- and more
Career information resource
App State’s Career Development Center
Services provided by the Career Development Center include resume reviews, career coaching, job and internship search assistance, and other tools for you to achieve life and professional success.
More to Explore at App State
International Experience
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Professional Development
Invest in yourself with opportunities designed to stimulate career growth. Learn more
Graduate Assistantships
Earn some money while you earn your degree. Learn more
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Connect
Program Contact
Dr. Christopher S. Thaxton
Interim Graduate Program Director
thaxtoncs@orkexpo.net
828-262-6836
Department of Physics and Astronomy
College of Arts and Sciences
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