How much does a College Professor - Physics make in the United States? The average College Professor - Physics salary in the United States is $117,800 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $88,000 and $190,700. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.
Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
10th Percentile College Professor - Physics Salary | $60,869 | US | March 26, 2024 |
25th Percentile College Professor - Physics Salary | $88,000 | US | March 26, 2024 |
50th Percentile College Professor - Physics Salary | $117,800 | US | March 26, 2024 |
75th Percentile College Professor - Physics Salary | $190,700 | US | March 26, 2024 |
90th Percentile College Professor - Physics Salary | $257,072 | US | March 26, 2024 |
The College Professor - Physics develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Teaches courses in the discipline area of physics. Being a College Professor - Physics collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. In addition, College Professor - Physics typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has considerable experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and initiates research and case studies in field of interest and may publish findings in trade journals or textbooks. Provides intellectual leadership and has made significant contributions to the field. May offer independent study opportunities and mentoring to students. Typically this individual is a leader in the field and has been published. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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