Physics Schools
In Westminster, Maryland
There is only one physics school in Westminster for faculty to choose from. The trends in Westminster's physics academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes physics training at the physics bachelors degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Westminster Vs. Maryland Physics Employment
| Westminster | 120 |
| Maryland | 1,160 |
Exactly 120 of the 1,160 physics professionals employed in Maryland, work in Westminster. There has been a 14% decline in the number of physics professionals in Westminster between the years 2006 and 2010. Overall employment in Westminster has increased.
Westminster Vs. Maryland Physics employment growth
| 860 | 860 | 820 | 920 | 1,160 |
| 140 | 140 | 140 | 130 | 120 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Maryland
- Dark Yellow: Westminster
Physics VS. All professions salaries in Westminster
| $100,730 | $102,430 | $106,080 | $111,250 | $111,180 |
| $43,230 | $45,220 | $47,030 | $48,670 | $49,910 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Physics in Westminster
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Westminster
As the number of physics professionals in Westminster has shrunk, salaries for physics professionals have increased. In 2010 physics professionals in Westminster reportedly earned an average salary of $111,180 per year. Four years earlier in 2006, physics professionals in Westminster made an average salary of $100,730 per year. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Westminster.
Salary percentiles for Physics professionals in Westminster
10th percentile |
$56,050 |
25th percentile |
$79,860 |
50th percentile |
$112,770 |
75th percentile |
$140,690 |
90th percentile |
$155,500 |
Westminster physics professionals earn a median yearly salary of $112,770. The difference in pay between the physics professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 177%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $56,050 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $155,500 per year.
Average Salaries for Physics professionals and related professions in Westminster
Chemistry |
$58,598 |
Biology |
$66,563 |
Mechanical Engineering |
$68,974 |
Biochemistry |
$70,857 |
Electrical Engineering |
$75,075 |
Math |
$85,723 |
Physics |
$111,180 |
Westminster physics professionals have earnings that are higher than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Physics schools in Westminster
Many of Westminster's physics professionals are graduates of the only accredited physics school in the city.
Physics Programs Offered In Westminster
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
There is one degree and certificate program in physics offered by Westminster's physics school.
Student Completed Physics Degrees In Westminster
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
7 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 7 |
Approximately 7 students completed physics courses in 2010.