Physics Schools
In Newark, New Jersey
In Newark, there are 2 physics schools where physics faculty can find employment. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in physics in the city of Newark, which encompasses physics training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Physics
- Masters degree in Physics
- PhD degree in Physics
Statistics
Professional Trends
Newark Vs. New Jersey Physics Employment
| Newark | 130 |
| New Jersey | 770 |
Exactly 130 of New Jersey's 770 physics professionals work in Newark. As the employment for physics professionals in Newark has increased, overall employment in Newark has also increased.
Newark Vs. New Jersey Physics employment growth
| 340 | 560 | 470 | 600 | 770 |
| No data | 260 | 150 | No data | 130 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: New Jersey
- Dark Yellow: Newark
Physics VS. All professions salaries in Newark
| $103,680 | $110,270 | $117,920 | $105,670 | $100,780 |
| $47,640 | $49,050 | $50,680 | $52,760 | $53,550 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Physics in Newark
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Newark
In 2010 physics professionals in Newark reportedly earned an average salary of $100,780 per year. Four years earlier in 2006, physics professionals in Newark made an average salary of $103,680 per year. This decline is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Newark.
Salary percentiles for Physics professionals in Newark
10th percentile |
$63,700 |
25th percentile |
$69,020 |
50th percentile |
$91,290 |
75th percentile |
$127,180 |
90th percentile |
$153,880 |
Physics professionals in Newark make a median yearly salary of $91,290. The difference in pay between the physics professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 142%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $63,700 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $153,880 per year.
Average Salaries for Physics professionals and related professions in Newark
Chemistry |
$54,093 |
Biology |
$58,093 |
Electrical Engineering |
$69,275 |
Mechanical Engineering |
$71,126 |
Biochemistry |
$83,693 |
Math |
$87,230 |
Physics |
$100,780 |
Physics professional salaries in Newark are, on average, higher than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Physics schools in Newark
There are 2 accredited physics schools in the city. Many of Newark's physics professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Physics Programs Offered In Newark
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
2 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
2 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 4 |
Newark's physics schools offer 4 physics degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Physics Degrees In Newark
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
9 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
5 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 14 |
Approximately 14 students completed physics courses in 2010.