Physics Schools In North Carolina
Physics classes faculty can choose to work at one of 20 accredited physics schools in North Carolina. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in physics in the state of North Carolina, 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
North Carolina Vs. National Physics Employment
| North Carolina | 140 |
| National | 16,860 |
Of all of the physics professionals in the country, nearly 1% are in the state of North Carolina.
Employment Growth for Physics professionals In North Carolina
| 260 | 0 | 390 | 270 | 140 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In North Carolina, the field of physics is shrinking. In North Carolina, 120 less physics professionals were working in 2010, than there were in 2006. So, in four years, the number of physics professionals has shrunk by 46%. This decline 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 North Carolina
| $0 | $96,150 | $78,640 | $98,770 | $130,120 |
| $42,193 | $43,618 | $45,387 | $46,982 | $48,254 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Physics
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
As the number of physics professionals is declining, the salaries paid to physics professionals are increasing in North Carolina.
Salary percentiles for Physics professionals in North Carolina
10th percentile |
$46,570 |
25th percentile |
$59,950 |
50th percentile |
$106,700 |
75th percentile |
$153,450 |
90th percentile |
$200,200 |
This represents a growth in salaries of 100%. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. There is a 129% 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 North Carolina.
Average Salaries for Physics professionals and related professions in North Carolina
Biochemistry |
$73,687 |
Biology |
$60,162 |
Chemistry |
$47,010 |
Electrical Engineering |
$67,900 |
Math |
$88,402 |
Mechanical Engineering |
$61,554 |
Physics |
$130,120 |
In North Carolina, physics professionals earn, on average, more than professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Physics programs available for each degree type for all schools in North Carolina
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
22 |
master |
10 |
doctor |
6 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 38 |
As the number of physics professionals is decreasing in North Carolina state, the number of students graduating from the 20 accredited physics schools in North Carolina state is increasing. In 2006, 172 students graduated from physics courses in North Carolina. And in 2010, 228 students graduated.
Thus there was a 33% percent increase in the number of physics school degree or certificate graduates in North Carolina. Most of these graduates, or 58%, earned a bachelor's degree in physics.