Physics Schools
In Seattle, Washington
There are 3 physics schools in Seattle for faculty to choose from. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in physics in the city of Seattle, which encompasses physics training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Physics
- Masters degree in Physics
- PhD degree in Physics
Statistics
Professional Trends
Seattle Vs. Washington Physics Employment
| Seattle | 400 |
| Washington | 780 |
Exactly 400 of Washington State's 780 physics professionals work in Seattle. As the number of physics professionals in Seattle has increased, overall employment in Seattle has also increased.
Seattle Vs. Washington Physics employment growth
| 510 | 490 | 440 | 480 | 780 |
| No data | 190 | 160 | 190 | 400 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Washington
- Dark Yellow: Seattle
Physics VS. All professions salaries in Seattle
| No data | $79,830 | $86,890 | $83,310 | $113,730 |
| $47,730 | $49,890 | $51,680 | $53,240 | $54,610 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Physics in Seattle
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Seattle
In 2010 Seattle physics professionals earned an average yearly salary of $113,730. The growth in the salary of physics professionals in Seattle is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Physics professionals in Seattle
10th percentile |
$53,370 |
25th percentile |
$79,150 |
50th percentile |
$121,340 |
75th percentile |
$144,840 |
90th percentile |
$168,340 |
Seattle physics professionals earn a median yearly salary of $121,340. The 10% of physics professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $53,370 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 215% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Physics professionals and related professions in Seattle
Chemistry |
$49,980 |
Biology |
$63,776 |
Biochemistry |
$69,747 |
Electrical Engineering |
$73,300 |
Mechanical Engineering |
$76,828 |
Math |
$80,230 |
Physics |
$113,730 |
On average physics professionals in Seattle earn salaries that are higher than the salaries earned by other professionals in Seattle.
Educational Trends
Physics schools in Seattle
There are 3 accredited physics schools in the city. Many of Seattle's physics professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Physics Programs Offered In Seattle
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
4 |
master |
2 |
doctor |
3 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 9 |
Seattle's physics schools offer 9 physics degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Physics Degrees In Seattle
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
67 |
master |
18 |
doctor |
16 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 101 |
Approximately 101 students completed physics courses in 2010.