Physics & Astronomy

College of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Becoming a High School Physics Teacher

Benefits

Physics teaching impacts many lives.

Demand

Physics is the most highly-sought teaching field, and thus the opportunities for landing a job are excellent.

Salary

Physics teacher receive a competitive compensation.

Financially-Supported Pathways

Undergraduate Degree

Earn a dual degree in Physics and Physics Teaching at UW!

Receive up to $2000 in scholarship money for each of four years

Post-Baccalaureate Certification

Complete a 12-month program to become certified as a high school physics teacher.

 Video for use in intro classes or presentations.

More Information can be found here.