Physics Schools
In Charlottesville, Virginia
Physics faculty can choose to work at only one physics school in Charlottesville. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in physics in the city of Charlottesville, which encompasses physics training at the following levels:
Statistics
Professional Trends
Charlottesville Vs. Virginia Physics Employment
| Charlottesville | No data |
| Virginia | 810 |
As the employment for physics professionals in Charlottesville has decreased, overall employment in Charlottesville has increased.
Charlottesville Vs. Virginia Physics employment growth
| 720 | 740 | 720 | 810 | 810 |
| No data | 40 | No data | No data | No data |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Virginia
- Dark Yellow: Charlottesville
Physics VS. All professions salaries in Charlottesville
| No data | $70,870 | No data | No data | No data |
| $39,490 | $40,140 | $42,570 | $43,660 | $45,340 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Physics in Charlottesville
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Charlottesville
This decline is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Charlottesville.
Salary percentiles for Physics professionals in Charlottesville
| No data at this time. |
Average Salaries for Physics professionals and related professions in Charlottesville
Physics |
$0 |
Chemistry |
$45,055 |
Biology |
$50,240 |
Electrical Engineering |
$57,080 |
Biochemistry |
$63,485 |
Mechanical Engineering |
$74,615 |
Educational Trends
Physics schools in Charlottesville
There is only one accredited physics school in the city. Many of Charlottesville's physics professionals are graduates of this school.
Physics Programs Offered In Charlottesville
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
2 |
doctor |
3 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 6 |
There are a total of 6 degree and certificate programs in physics offered by Charlottesville's physics schools.
Student Completed Physics Degrees In Charlottesville
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
34 |
master |
32 |
doctor |
13 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 79 |
In 2010 approximately 79 students graduated from physics courses.