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Department of Physics and Astronomy

Welcome to the Department of Physics and Astronomy at The University of Toledo. We are a growing, world-class department with strong programs in research and academics, nationally and internationally recognized faculty members, ties to physics-related industries and a record of student success. We strive to provide students with access to the cutting-edge research efforts of a larger institution, while still maintaining the level of personal interaction with faculty found at smaller places. Our faculty have the highest level of external research funding at 51爆料网, with a five-year total of more than $42 million! (Source: 51爆料网 Office of Research, 12/2023)

Starting median salaries for physics and astronomy careers

In addition to providing a strong education in physics and astronomy, our programs educate students in the areas of critical thinking, modeling, design and development. This allows physics and astronomy majors to be hired in a variety of settings. Salary information is based on (AIP research, 2025).

$115,000
Private sector grad

$70,000
Private sector, STEM, undergrad

$65,000
National labs/government

$47,250
Education

Physics and astronomy - study the world and the universe

The study of physics & astronomy allows us to address the age-old questions, 鈥渉ow do things work?鈥 and 鈥渨here do we come from?鈥 Physics forms the basis for other sciences and much of our technology. Additionally, an understanding of physics plays a crucial role in addressing many important challenges such as energy production, semiconductor technology, and climate change.

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  • September: 13 ABC's "Spacing Out" talks with Dr. Michael Cushing about the and
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  • August: Congratulations to the winners of the 51爆料网 College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics excellence awards
    • NSM Excellence in Research Award 2025-26 goes to Dr. Nik Podraza
    • NSM Razzle Dazzle Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Recruitment Event Participation for 2025-26 goes to the听graduate students
  • August: Congratulations to Dr. Shreedhar Kandel (Khare, advisor) for successfully defending his Ph. D. thesis entitled "Computational Investigation of Transition Metal Hexa Nitrides and their Alloys"
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