Physics Schools In Kentucky
There are 15 accredited physics schools in Kentucky for faculty who teach physics classes to choose from. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in physics in the state of Kentucky, which encompasses physics training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Physics
- Masters degree in Physics
- PhD degree in Physics
Schools
Cities
Statistics
Professional Trends
Kentucky Vs. National Physics Employment
| Kentucky | No data |
| National | 16,860 |
Employment Growth for Physics professionals In Kentucky
| 40 | 40 | 30 | 30 | No data |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
Physics VS. All Professions salaries in Kentucky
| $91,530 | $117,270 | $135,740 | $139,810 | No data |
| $39,791 | $41,432 | $43,385 | $44,191 | $44,977 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Physics
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
Salary percentiles for Physics professionals in Kentucky
| No data at this time. |
Average Salaries for Physics professionals and related professions in Kentucky
Biochemistry |
$52,420 |
Biology |
$48,768 |
Chemistry |
$49,780 |
Electrical Engineering |
$70,620 |
Math |
$74,093 |
Mechanical Engineering |
$55,776 |
Educational Trends
Physics programs available for each degree type for all schools in Kentucky
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
17 |
master |
2 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 21 |
The number of students graduating from the 15 accredited physics schools in Kentucky is decreasing. In 2006 there were 89 physics graduates from physics courses in Kentucky and in 2010 there were 81 graduates.
This represents a 9% decrease in the number of physics degree or certificate school graduates in Kentucky state. Most of these graduates, or 81%, earned an bachelor's degree in physics.