Physics Schools In Arizona
Physics classes faculty can choose to work at one of 7 accredited physics schools in Arizona. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the physics academic community in Arizona, and the future trends in physics training at the following levels:
- Associates degree in Physics
- Bachelors degree in Physics
- Masters degree in Physics
- PhD degree in Physics
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Professional Trends
Arizona Vs. National Physics Employment
| Arizona | 260 |
| National | 16,860 |
Of all of the physics professionals that work in the US, approximately 2% work in Arizona state.
Employment Growth for Physics professionals In Arizona
| 130 | 100 | 170 | 230 | 260 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
Physics is a growing field in Arizona. There were 130 more physics professionals working in Arizona in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, the field of physics has grown by 100% in Arizona. This growth is faster than the change in the number of physics professionals around the country. Nationally, the number of physics professionals has grown by 9% from 2006 to 2010.
Physics VS. All Professions salaries in Arizona
| $79,950 | $0 | $0 | $75,340 | $86,220 |
| $42,177 | $43,423 | $45,140 | $46,513 | $48,330 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Physics
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The amount earned by physics professionals is increasing in Arizona. Physics professionals earned a yearly mean salary of $79,950 in 2006. They earned a yearly mean salary of $86,220 in 2010.
Salary percentiles for Physics professionals in Arizona
10th percentile |
$45,450 |
25th percentile |
$52,660 |
50th percentile |
$62,840 |
75th percentile |
$100,030 |
90th percentile |
$159,240 |
This represents a growth in salaries of 7%. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. There is a 250% pay differential between the highest paid physics professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket. Thus, there is huge variation in pay, within the field of physics in Arizona.
Average Salaries for Physics professionals and related professions in Arizona
Biochemistry |
$61,830 |
Biology |
$55,017 |
Chemistry |
$48,687 |
Electrical Engineering |
$74,085 |
Math |
$68,800 |
Mechanical Engineering |
$63,548 |
Physics |
$86,220 |
In Arizona, physics professionals earn, on average, more than professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Physics programs available for each degree type for all schools in Arizona
associate |
3 |
bachelor |
8 |
master |
5 |
doctor |
4 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 20 |
As the number of physics professionals is increasing in Arizona state, the number of students graduating from the 7 accredited physics schools in Arizona state is also increasing. In Arizona, there were 195 graduates in 2006. And there were 204 graduates from physics courses in 2010.
This represents a 5% increase in the number of physics degree or certificate school graduates in Arizona state. Most of these graduates, or 40%, earned an bachelor's degree in physics.