Physics Schools In Indiana
Physics classes faculty can choose to work at one of 25 accredited physics schools in Indiana. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in physics in the state of Indiana, which encompasses physics training at the following levels:
- Associates degree in Physics
- Bachelors degree in Physics
- Masters degree in Physics
- PhD degree in Physics
Schools
Cities
Statistics
Professional Trends
Indiana Vs. National Physics Employment
| Indiana | 110 |
| National | 16,860 |
Of all of the physics professionals in the country, nearly 1% are in the state of Indiana.
Employment Growth for Physics professionals In Indiana
| 120 | 130 | 80 | 90 | 110 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
The number of physics professionals is shrinking in Indiana. There were 10 less physics professionals working in Indiana in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, in Indiana, this field has shrunk by 8% in four years. This is slower than the trend for physics professionals around the US. Nationally, the number of physics professionals has grown by 9% between 2006 and 2010.
Physics VS. All Professions salaries in Indiana
| $119,650 | $128,430 | $137,740 | $136,200 | $139,590 |
| $41,263 | $43,445 | $44,845 | $44,830 | $45,974 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Physics
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The amount earned by physics professionals is increasing in Indiana. Physics professionals earned a yearly mean salary of $119,650 in 2006. They earned a yearly mean salary of $139,590 in 2010.
Salary percentiles for Physics professionals in Indiana
10th percentile |
$72,030 |
25th percentile |
$92,150 |
50th percentile |
$114,690 |
75th percentile |
$137,230 |
90th percentile |
$159,770 |
Thus, there was a 14% growth in physics professionals' salaries. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. Within the field of physics, there is a huge variation in pay, with the highest paid physics professionals earning 59% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket in Indiana state.
Average Salaries for Physics professionals and related professions in Indiana
Biochemistry |
$63,087 |
Biology |
$52,174 |
Chemistry |
$48,270 |
Electrical Engineering |
$67,320 |
Math |
$75,987 |
Mechanical Engineering |
$59,844 |
Physics |
$139,590 |
In Indiana, physics professionals earn, on average, more than professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Physics programs available for each degree type for all schools in Indiana
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
28 |
master |
8 |
doctor |
4 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 41 |
The number of students graduating from the 25 accredited physics schools in Indiana is increasing. In 2006 there were 198 physics graduates from physics courses in Indiana and in 2010 there were 202 graduates.
Thus there was a 2% percent increase in the number of physics school degree or certificate graduates in Indiana. Most of these graduates, or 68%, earned an bachelor's degree in physics.