Physics Schools
In Troy, New York
Physics faculty can choose to work at only one physics school in Troy. The trends in Troy'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
Troy Vs. New York Physics Employment
| Troy | 40 |
| New York | 520 |
Exactly 40 of the 520 physics professionals employed in New York, work in Troy. Overall employment in Troy has also increased.
Troy Vs. New York Physics employment growth
| 880 | 860 | 920 | 640 | 520 |
| No data | No data | No data | 40 | 40 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: New York
- Dark Yellow: Troy
Physics VS. All professions salaries in Troy
| $94,040 | No data | $127,480 | $148,350 | $117,600 |
| $41,090 | $42,830 | $44,400 | $45,310 | $46,250 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Physics in Troy
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Troy
In 2010 Troy physics professionals earned an average yearly salary of $117,600. The average salary for physics professionals in Troy was $94,040 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Troy.
Salary percentiles for Physics professionals in Troy
10th percentile |
$74,750 |
25th percentile |
$93,210 |
50th percentile |
$106,360 |
75th percentile |
$132,950 |
90th percentile |
$159,540 |
Physics professionals make a median salary of $106,360 per year in Troy. The difference in pay between the physics professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 113%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $74,750 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $159,540 per year.
Average Salaries for Physics professionals and related professions in Troy
Biology |
$56,890 |
Chemistry |
$60,553 |
Mechanical Engineering |
$63,440 |
Biochemistry |
$66,360 |
Electrical Engineering |
$69,365 |
Math |
$77,330 |
Physics |
$117,600 |
On average physics professional salaries in Troy are higher than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Physics schools in Troy
There is only one accredited physics school in the city. Many of Troy's physics professionals are graduates of this school.
Physics Programs Offered In Troy
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
3 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
2 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 6 |
There are a total of 6 degree and certificate programs in physics offered by Troy's physics schools.
Student Completed Physics Degrees In Troy
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
32 |
master |
8 |
doctor |
11 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 51 |
In 2010 approximately 51 students graduated from physics courses.