Physics Schools
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Physics faculty can choose to work at one of 5 physics schools in Philadelphia. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in physics in the city of Philadelphia, which encompasses physics training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Physics
- Masters degree in Physics
- PhD degree in Physics
Statistics
Professional Trends
Philadelphia Vs. Pennsylvania Physics Employment
| Philadelphia | 0 |
| Pennsylvania | 200 |
As the employment for physics professionals in Philadelphia has decreased, overall employment in Philadelphia has increased.
Philadelphia Vs. Pennsylvania Physics employment growth
| 150 | 110 | 120 | 120 | 200 |
| No data | 50 | 50 | 40 | No data |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Pennsylvania
- Dark Yellow: Philadelphia
Physics VS. All professions salaries in Philadelphia
| $102,190 | $106,800 | $115,160 | $119,960 | $99,590 |
| $43,010 | $44,460 | $46,450 | $48,340 | $49,280 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Physics in Philadelphia
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Philadelphia
Salaries for physics professionals in Philadelphia have decreased. In 2010 an average salary of $99,590 per year was earned by physics professionals in Philadelphia. The average salary for physics professionals in Philadelphia was $102,190 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This decline is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Philadelphia.
Salary percentiles for Physics professionals in Philadelphia
10th percentile |
$57,980 |
25th percentile |
$70,890 |
50th percentile |
$101,850 |
75th percentile |
$113,480 |
90th percentile |
$156,850 |
Physics professionals in Philadelphia make a median yearly salary of $101,850. The difference in pay between the physics professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 171%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $57,980 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $156,850 per year.
Average Salaries for Physics professionals and related professions in Philadelphia
Chemistry |
$56,008 |
Biology |
$65,815 |
Mechanical Engineering |
$70,792 |
Electrical Engineering |
$74,670 |
Biochemistry |
$82,363 |
Math |
$82,995 |
Physics |
$99,590 |
On average physics professional salaries in Philadelphia are higher than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Physics schools in Philadelphia
Many of Philadelphia's physics professionals are graduates of one of the 5 accredited physics schools in the city.
Physics Programs Offered In Philadelphia
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
7 |
master |
3 |
doctor |
3 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 13 |
There are a total of 13 degree and certificate programs in physics offered by Philadelphia's physics schools.
Student Completed Physics Degrees In Philadelphia
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
45 |
master |
43 |
doctor |
24 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 112 |
Approximately 112 students graduated from physics courses in 2010.