Physics Schools In Nevada
Physics classes faculty can choose to work at one of 3 accredited physics schools in Nevada. The trends in Nevada's physics academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below. Academia in physics includes physics training at the following levels:
- Associates degree in Physics
- Bachelors degree in Physics
- Masters degree in Physics
- PhD degree in Physics
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Statistics
Professional Trends
Nevada Vs. National Physics Employment
| Nevada | 70 |
| National | 16,860 |
Of all of the physics professionals that work in the US, approximately 0% work in Nevada state.
Employment Growth for Physics professionals In Nevada
| 0 | 0 | 30 | 60 | 70 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Nevada, the field of physics is growing. 70 more physics professionals were working in Nevada in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, the field of physics has grown by 100% in Nevada. This growth is faster than the change in the number of physics professionals around the country. Nationally, the number of physics professionals has grown by 9% from 2006 to 2010.
Physics VS. All Professions salaries in Nevada
| $78,750 | $74,010 | $0 | $0 | $151,590 |
| $45,390 | $46,413 | $47,635 | $49,555 | $51,254 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Physics
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
As the number of physics professionals is growing, the salaries paid to physics professionals are increasing in Nevada. In 2006 physics professionals made a mean salary of $78,750 per year, and in 2010 they made $151,590 per year.
Salary percentiles for Physics professionals in Nevada
10th percentile |
$78,040 |
25th percentile |
$92,100 |
50th percentile |
$128,590 |
75th percentile |
$165,080 |
90th percentile |
$201,570 |
Thus, there was a 48% growth in physics professionals' salaries. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. There is a 65% pay differential between the highest paid physics professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket. Thus, there is huge variation in pay, within the field of physics in Nevada.
Average Salaries for Physics professionals and related professions in Nevada
Biochemistry |
$58,680 |
Biology |
$56,915 |
Chemistry |
$52,248 |
Electrical Engineering |
$77,980 |
Math |
$69,730 |
Mechanical Engineering |
$67,256 |
Physics |
$151,590 |
In Nevada, physics professionals make, on average, more than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Physics programs available for each degree type for all schools in Nevada
associate |
2 |
bachelor |
4 |
master |
3 |
doctor |
5 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 14 |
The number of students graduating from the 3 accredited physics schools in Nevada is increasing. In 2006, 21 students graduated from physics courses in Nevada. And in 2010, 35 students graduated.
This represents a 67% increase in the number of physics degree or certificate school graduates in Nevada state. A majority of these graduates, or 36%, graduated with an doctor's degree in physics.