Physics Schools
In Richmond, Virginia
Physics faculty can choose to work at one of 2 physics schools in Richmond. The trends in Richmond's physics academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes physics training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Physics
- Masters degree in Physics
- PhD degree in Physics
Statistics
Professional Trends
Richmond Vs. Virginia Physics Employment
| Richmond | 210 |
| Virginia | 810 |
Of the 810 physics professionals employed in Virginia, 210 work in Richmond. Overall employment in Richmond has also increased.
Richmond Vs. Virginia Physics employment growth
| 720 | 740 | 720 | 810 | 810 |
| No data | No data | No data | No data | 210 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Virginia
- Dark Yellow: Richmond
Physics VS. All professions salaries in Richmond
| No data | No data | No data | No data | $103,760 |
| $37,120 | $37,780 | $39,600 | No data | $42,600 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Physics in Richmond
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Richmond
Richmond physics professionals made $103,760 per year, on average, in 2010. The growth in the salary of physics professionals in Richmond is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Physics professionals in Richmond
10th percentile |
$67,950 |
25th percentile |
$90,210 |
50th percentile |
$105,290 |
75th percentile |
$115,740 |
90th percentile |
$136,500 |
Physics professionals in Richmond make a median yearly salary of $105,290. The 10% of physics professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $67,950 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 101% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Physics professionals and related professions in Richmond
Electrical Engineering |
$87,550 |
Chemistry |
$92,130 |
Physics |
$103,760 |
Mechanical Engineering |
$103,830 |
Biochemistry |
$105,330 |
On average physics professionals in Richmond earn salaries that are higher than the salaries earned by other professionals in Richmond.
Educational Trends
Physics schools in Richmond
Many of Richmond's physics professionals are graduates of one of the 2 accredited physics schools in the city.
Physics Programs Offered In Richmond
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
2 |
master |
2 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 5 |
Richmond's physics schools offer 5 physics degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Physics Degrees In Richmond
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
22 |
master |
9 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 32 |
Approximately 32 students completed physics courses in 2010.