Physics Schools
In Long Beach, California
Physics faculty can choose to work at only one physics school in Long Beach. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the physics academic community in Long Beach, and the future trends. Academia in physics includes physics training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Physics
- Masters degree in Physics
Statistics
Professional Trends
Long Beach Vs. California Physics Employment
| Long Beach | 1,000 |
| California | 2,890 |
Exactly 1,000 of California's 2,890 physics professionals work in Long Beach. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of physics professionals in Long Beach has grown by 156%. As the employment for physics professionals in Long Beach has increased, overall employment in Long Beach has also increased.
Long Beach Vs. California Physics employment growth
| 1,800 | 1,700 | 2,010 | 1,880 | 2,890 |
| 390 | 360 | 440 | 440 | 1,000 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: California
- Dark Yellow: Long Beach
Physics VS. All professions salaries in Long Beach
| $101,180 | $91,930 | $86,220 | $93,260 | $87,950 |
| $43,160 | $45,390 | $47,600 | $49,010 | $50,240 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Physics in Long Beach
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Long Beach
In Long Beach, salaries for physics professionals have decreased. In 2010 Long Beach physics professionals earned an average yearly salary of $87,950. Four years earlier in 2006, physics professionals in Long Beach made an average salary of $101,180 per year. This decline is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Long Beach.
Salary percentiles for Physics professionals in Long Beach
10th percentile |
$50,270 |
25th percentile |
$59,320 |
50th percentile |
$85,470 |
75th percentile |
$110,620 |
90th percentile |
$136,890 |
Long Beach physics professionals earn a median yearly salary of $85,470. The 10% of physics professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $50,270 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $136,890 per year.
Average Salaries for Physics professionals and related professions in Long Beach
Chemistry |
$52,440 |
Biology |
$65,015 |
Biochemistry |
$72,600 |
Mechanical Engineering |
$73,108 |
Electrical Engineering |
$78,425 |
Physics |
$87,950 |
Math |
$95,063 |
Physics professional salaries in Long Beach are, on average, higher than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Physics schools in Long Beach
There is only one accredited physics school in the city. Many of Long Beach's physics professionals are graduates of this school.
Physics Programs Offered In Long Beach
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 2 |
Long Beach's physics schools offer 2 physics degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Physics Degrees In Long Beach
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
7 |
master |
15 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 22 |
Approximately 22 students graduated from physics courses in 2010.