Physics Schools
In Las Cruces, New Mexico
Physics faculty can choose to work at only one physics school in Las Cruces. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in physics in the city of Las Cruces, which encompasses physics training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Physics
- Masters degree in Physics
- PhD degree in Physics
Statistics
Professional Trends
Las Cruces Vs. New Mexico Physics Employment
| Las Cruces | 30 |
| New Mexico | 0 |
The number of physics professionals in Las Cruces has shrunk by 25% from 2006 to 2010. Overall employment in Las Cruces has increased.
Las Cruces Vs. New Mexico Physics employment growth
| No data | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 40 | 50 | 50 | 40 | 30 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: New Mexico
- Dark Yellow: Las Cruces
Physics VS. All professions salaries in Las Cruces
| $96,960 | $95,350 | $97,520 | $103,610 | No data |
| $31,250 | $33,260 | $35,580 | $37,450 | $38,380 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Physics in Las Cruces
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Las Cruces
This decline is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Las Cruces.
Salary percentiles for Physics professionals in Las Cruces
| No data at this time. |
Average Salaries for Physics professionals and related professions in Las Cruces
Physics |
$0 |
Biology |
$27,290 |
Biochemistry |
$59,550 |
Electrical Engineering |
$69,840 |
Mechanical Engineering |
$82,425 |
Educational Trends
Physics schools in Las Cruces
Many of Las Cruces' physics professionals are graduates of the only accredited physics school in the city.
Physics Programs Offered In Las Cruces
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
2 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 4 |
There are a total of 4 degree and certificate programs in physics offered by Las Cruces' physics schools.
Student Completed Physics Degrees In Las Cruces
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
6 |
master |
4 |
doctor |
3 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 13 |
In 2010 approximately 13 students completed physics courses.