Physics Schools
In Fairfax, Virginia
There is only one physics school in Fairfax for faculty to choose from. The trends in Fairfax's physics academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes physics training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Physics
- Masters degree in Physics
- PhD degree in Physics
Statistics
Professional Trends
Fairfax Vs. Virginia Physics Employment
| Fairfax | 1,170 |
| Virginia | 810 |
Exactly 1,170 of the 810 physics professionals employed in Virginia, work in Fairfax. Between 2006 and 2010, in Fairfax, there has been a 31% growth in the number of physics professionals. As the employment for physics professionals in Fairfax has increased, overall employment in Fairfax has also increased.
Fairfax Vs. Virginia Physics employment growth
| 720 | 740 | 720 | 810 | 810 |
| 890 | 900 | 840 | 1,060 | 1,170 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Virginia
- Dark Yellow: Fairfax
Physics VS. All professions salaries in Fairfax
| $112,530 | $114,680 | $119,930 | $120,670 | $122,220 |
| $52,980 | $54,840 | $57,620 | $60,090 | $62,300 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Physics in Fairfax
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Fairfax
In Fairfax, salaries for physics professionals have increased. In 2010 Fairfax physics professionals earned an average yearly salary of $122,220. Four years earlier in 2006, physics professionals in Fairfax made an average salary of $112,530 per year. The growth in the salary of physics professionals in Fairfax is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Physics professionals in Fairfax
10th percentile |
$80,940 |
25th percentile |
$102,380 |
50th percentile |
$123,130 |
75th percentile |
$152,580 |
90th percentile |
$155,500 |
Physics professionals in Fairfax make a median yearly salary of $123,130. The 10% of physics professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $80,940 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $155,500 per year.
Average Salaries for Physics professionals and related professions in Fairfax
Chemistry |
$67,567 |
Biochemistry |
$80,410 |
Electrical Engineering |
$80,410 |
Mechanical Engineering |
$82,372 |
Biology |
$86,148 |
Math |
$98,323 |
Physics |
$122,220 |
Physics professional salaries in Fairfax are, on average, higher than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Physics schools in Fairfax
There is only one accredited physics school in the city. Many of Fairfax's physics professionals are graduates of this school.
Physics Programs Offered In Fairfax
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 3 |
Fairfax's physics schools offer 3 physics degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Physics Degrees In Fairfax
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
11 |
master |
5 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 17 |
Approximately 17 students completed physics courses in 2010.