Physics Schools
In Huntsville, Alabama
Physics faculty can choose to work at only one physics school in Huntsville. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in physics in the city of Huntsville, which encompasses physics training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Physics
- Masters degree in Physics
- PhD degree in Physics
Statistics
Professional Trends
Huntsville Vs. Alabama Physics Employment
| Huntsville | 140 |
| Alabama | 220 |
Exactly 140 of Alabama's 220 physics professionals work in Huntsville. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of physics professionals in Huntsville has shrunk by 0%. As the number of physics professionals in Huntsville has decreased, overall employment in Huntsville has also decreased.
Huntsville Vs. Alabama Physics employment growth
| 200 | 220 | 220 | 200 | 220 |
| 140 | 150 | 160 | 140 | 140 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Alabama
- Dark Yellow: Huntsville
Physics VS. All professions salaries in Huntsville
| $103,140 | $101,740 | $99,200 | $105,800 | $104,600 |
| $41,270 | $43,260 | $44,540 | $46,220 | $48,080 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Physics in Huntsville
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Huntsville
In Huntsville, salaries for physics professionals have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $104,600 per year was earned by physics professionals in Huntsville. Physics professionals in Huntsville made a yearly average salary of $103,140, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of physics professionals in Huntsville is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Physics professionals in Huntsville
10th percentile |
$70,460 |
25th percentile |
$82,560 |
50th percentile |
$104,220 |
75th percentile |
$122,740 |
90th percentile |
$150,260 |
Physics professionals make a median salary of $104,220 per year in Huntsville. The 10% of physics professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $70,460 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $150,260 per year.
Average Salaries for Physics professionals and related professions in Huntsville
Biochemistry |
$40,510 |
Math |
$56,015 |
Chemistry |
$58,705 |
Mechanical Engineering |
$62,837 |
Biology |
$71,450 |
Electrical Engineering |
$72,850 |
Physics |
$104,600 |
Huntsville physics professionals have earnings that are higher than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Physics schools in Huntsville
Many of Huntsville's physics professionals are graduates of the only accredited physics school in the city.
Physics Programs Offered In Huntsville
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 2 |
Huntsville's physics schools offer 2 physics degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Physics Degrees In Huntsville
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
13 |
master |
7 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 20 |
In 2010 approximately 20 students graduated from physics courses.