Physics Schools
In Honolulu, Hawaii
The city of Honolulu has only one school where physics faculty can find employment. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in physics in the city of Honolulu, which encompasses physics training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Physics
- Masters degree in Physics
- PhD degree in Physics
Statistics
Professional Trends
Honolulu Vs. Hawaii Physics Employment
| Honolulu | 60 |
| Hawaii | 80 |
Of the 80 physics professionals employed in Hawaii, 60 work in Honolulu. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of physics professionals in Honolulu has shrunk by 25%. Overall employment in Honolulu has increased.
Honolulu Vs. Hawaii Physics employment growth
| 90 | 60 | 70 | 70 | 80 |
| 80 | 50 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Hawaii
- Dark Yellow: Honolulu
Physics VS. All professions salaries in Honolulu
| $81,870 | $80,160 | $92,760 | $98,340 | $91,700 |
| $39,870 | $41,250 | $42,730 | $43,760 | $45,100 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Physics in Honolulu
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Honolulu
In Honolulu, salaries for physics professionals have increased. In 2010 Honolulu physics professionals earned an average yearly salary of $91,700. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for physics professionals in Honolulu was $81,870 per year. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Honolulu.
Salary percentiles for Physics professionals in Honolulu
10th percentile |
$65,210 |
25th percentile |
$77,850 |
50th percentile |
$82,050 |
75th percentile |
$107,340 |
90th percentile |
$137,760 |
Honolulu physics professionals earn a median yearly salary of $82,050. The difference in pay between the physics professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 111%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $65,210 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $137,760 per year.
Average Salaries for Physics professionals and related professions in Honolulu
Chemistry |
$52,923 |
Biochemistry |
$57,955 |
Biology |
$59,688 |
Mechanical Engineering |
$63,743 |
Math |
$72,520 |
Electrical Engineering |
$72,800 |
Physics |
$91,700 |
On average physics professional salaries in Honolulu are higher than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Physics schools in Honolulu
Many of Honolulu's physics professionals are graduates of the only accredited physics school in the city.
Physics Programs Offered In Honolulu
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 Honolulu's physics schools.
Student Completed Physics Degrees In Honolulu
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
6 |
master |
5 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 12 |
In 2010 approximately 12 students completed physics courses.