Biochemistry Schools
In Cambridge, Massachusetts
Biochemistry faculty can choose to work at only one biochemistry school in Cambridge. The trends in Cambridge's biochemistry academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes biochemistry training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Biochemistry
- Masters degree in Biochemistry
- PhD degree in Biochemistry
Statistics
Professional Trends
Cambridge Vs. Massachusetts Biochemistry Employment
| Cambridge | 6,380 |
| Massachusetts | 8,980 |
Exactly 6,380 of the 8,980 biochemistry professionals employed in Massachusetts, work in Cambridge. There has been a 15% decline in the number of biochemistry professionals in Cambridge between the years 2006 and 2010. As the number of biochemistry professionals in Cambridge has decreased, overall employment in Cambridge has increased.
Cambridge Vs. Massachusetts Biochemistry employment growth
| 11,090 | 13,260 | 13,170 | 9,740 | 8,980 |
| 7,520 | 9,700 | 10,090 | 7,280 | 6,380 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Massachusetts
- Dark Yellow: Cambridge
Biochemistry VS. All professions salaries in Cambridge
| $75,677 | $79,093 | $80,907 | $83,100 | $81,053 |
| $52,100 | $54,000 | $56,060 | $58,330 | $59,410 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Biochemistry in Cambridge
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Cambridge
In Cambridge, salaries for biochemistry professionals have increased. In 2010 biochemistry professionals in Cambridge reportedly earned an average salary of $81,053 per year. Four years earlier in 2006, biochemistry professionals in Cambridge made an average salary of $75,677 per year. The growth in the salary of biochemistry professionals in Cambridge is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Biochemistry professionals in Cambridge
10th percentile |
$47,703 |
25th percentile |
$61,933 |
50th percentile |
$79,933 |
75th percentile |
$96,737 |
90th percentile |
$116,413 |
Biochemistry professionals in Cambridge make a median yearly salary of $79,933. The 10% of biochemistry professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $47,703 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $116,413 per year.
Average Salaries for Biochemistry professionals and related professions in Cambridge
Chemistry |
$60,108 |
Biology |
$67,116 |
Biochemistry |
$81,053 |
Biomedical Engineering |
$95,860 |
On average biochemistry professionals in Cambridge earn salaries that are higher than the salaries earned by other professionals in Cambridge.
Educational Trends
Biochemistry schools in Cambridge
There is only one accredited biochemistry school in the city. Many of Cambridge's biochemistry professionals are graduates of this school.
Biochemistry Programs Offered In Cambridge
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
2 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 4 |
Cambridge's biochemistry schools offer 4 biochemistry degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Biochemistry Degrees In Cambridge
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
27 |
master |
8 |
doctor |
6 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 41 |
In 2010 approximately 41 students graduated from biochemistry courses.