Physics Schools In Kansas
Physics classes faculty can choose to work at one of 16 accredited physics schools in Kansas. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the physics academic community in Kansas, and the future trends in 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
Kansas Vs. National Physics Employment
| Kansas | 40 |
| National | 16,860 |
Of all of the physics professionals in the country, nearly 0% are in the state of Kansas.
Employment Growth for Physics professionals In Kansas
| 0 | 0 | No data | No data | 40 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Kansas, the field of physics is growing. In 2010 there were 40 more physics professionals working in Kansas than there were in 2006. So, in four years, the number of physics professionals has grown by 100%. This growth is faster than the national trend for physics professionals which shows a 9% increase in the number of physics professionals working around the nation.
Physics VS. All Professions salaries in Kansas
| $71,940 | $77,220 | No data | No data | $141,570 |
| $41,394 | $43,120 | $44,217 | $45,570 | $46,014 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Physics
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
In Kansas, as the number of physics professionals is growing, the salaries earned by physics professionals are increasing. In 2006 physics professionals made a mean salary of $71,940 per year, and in 2010 they made $141,570 per year.
Salary percentiles for Physics professionals in Kansas
10th percentile |
$69,910 |
25th percentile |
$84,850 |
50th percentile |
$112,580 |
75th percentile |
$140,310 |
90th percentile |
$168,040 |
Thus, there was a 49% 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 61% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket in Kansas state.
Average Salaries for Physics professionals and related professions in Kansas
Biochemistry |
$59,960 |
Biology |
$53,886 |
Chemistry |
$46,500 |
Electrical Engineering |
$67,540 |
Math |
$74,620 |
Mechanical Engineering |
$62,794 |
Physics |
$141,570 |
In Kansas, physics professionals earn, on average, more than professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Physics programs available for each degree type for all schools in Kansas
associate |
3 |
bachelor |
15 |
master |
3 |
doctor |
2 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 23 |
As the number of physics professionals is increasing in Kansas state, the number of students graduating from the 16 accredited physics schools in Kansas state is decreasing. In Kansas, there were 70 graduates in 2006. And there were 67 graduates from physics courses in 2010.
There was a decrease in the number of physics school degree or certificate graduates in Kansas by 4%. 65% of these graduates received a bachelor's degree in physics.