Physics Schools
In Hampton, Virginia
In Hampton, there is only one physics school where physics faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the physics academic community in Hampton, and the future trends. Academia in physics includes physics training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Physics
- Masters degree in Physics
- PhD degree in Physics
Statistics
Professional Trends
Hampton Vs. Virginia Physics Employment
| Hampton | 200 |
| Virginia | 810 |
Exactly 200 of Virginia's 810 physics professionals work in Hampton. The number of physics professionals in Hampton has shrunk by 23% from 2006 to 2010. As the number of physics professionals in Hampton has decreased, overall employment in Hampton has increased.
Hampton Vs. Virginia Physics employment growth
| 720 | 740 | 720 | 810 | 810 |
| 260 | 230 | 250 | 220 | 200 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Virginia
- Dark Yellow: Hampton
Physics VS. All professions salaries in Hampton
| $88,790 | $88,750 | $87,700 | $94,460 | $98,960 |
| $36,520 | $37,550 | $38,790 | $40,100 | $41,440 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Physics in Hampton
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Hampton
As the number of physics professionals in Hampton has shrunk, salaries for physics professionals have increased. In 2010 Hampton physics professionals earned an average yearly salary of $98,960. Physics professionals in Hampton made a yearly average salary of $88,790, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of physics professionals in Hampton is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Physics professionals in Hampton
10th percentile |
$66,960 |
25th percentile |
$75,680 |
50th percentile |
$89,450 |
75th percentile |
$110,300 |
90th percentile |
$147,850 |
Hampton physics professionals earn a median yearly salary of $89,450. The 10% of physics professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $66,960 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 121% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Physics professionals and related professions in Hampton
Chemistry |
$49,437 |
Biology |
$50,770 |
Math |
$60,390 |
Biochemistry |
$62,375 |
Electrical Engineering |
$70,155 |
Mechanical Engineering |
$73,623 |
Physics |
$98,960 |
Physics professional salaries in Hampton are, on average, higher than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Physics schools in Hampton
Many of Hampton's physics professionals are graduates of the only accredited physics school in the city.
Physics Programs Offered In Hampton
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 3 |
There are a total of 3 degree and certificate programs in physics offered by Hampton's physics schools.
Student Completed Physics Degrees In Hampton
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
3 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
3 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 7 |
In 2010 approximately 7 students completed physics courses.