Biochemistry Schools In Montana
Montana has 2 accredited biochemistry schools where biochemistry faculty who teach biochemistry classes can find employment. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in biochemistry in the state of Montana, which encompasses biochemistry training at the following levels:
- Masters degree in Biochemistry
- PhD degree in Biochemistry
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Professional Trends
Montana Vs. National Biochemistry Employment
| Montana | 180 |
| National | 235,350 |
Of all of the biochemistry professionals in the country, nearly 0% are in the state of Montana.
Employment Growth for Biochemistry professionals In Montana
| 740 | 900 | 1,080 | 930 | 180 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
Biochemistry is a shrinking field in Montana. In Montana, 560 less biochemistry professionals were working in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, in Montana, this field has shrunk by 76% in four years. This decline is faster than the national trend for biochemistry professionals which shows a 4% decrease in the number of biochemistry professionals working around the nation.
Biochemistry VS. All Professions salaries in Montana
| $42,145 | $47,165 | $31,783 | $49,765 | $68,030 |
| $36,004 | $38,366 | $39,610 | $41,917 | $43,181 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Biochemistry
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The amount earned by biochemistry professionals is increasing in Montana. The mean salary for biochemistry professionals in 2006 was $42,145 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $68,030 per year.
Salary percentiles for Biochemistry professionals in Montana
10th percentile |
$29,490 |
25th percentile |
$61,000 |
50th percentile |
$67,910 |
75th percentile |
$70,750 |
90th percentile |
$100,480 |
This represents a growth in salaries of 38%. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. In the state of Montana, there is a huge variation in pay, within the field of biochemistry. The pay differential between the highest paid biochemistry professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket is 241%
Average Salaries for Biochemistry professionals and related professions in Montana
Biochemistry |
$68,030 |
Biology |
$60,015 |
Chemistry |
$48,342 |
Biochemistry professionals in Montana earn, on average, more than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Biochemistry programs available for each degree type for all schools in Montana
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
2 |
doctor |
2 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 4 |
The number of students graduating from the 2 accredited biochemistry schools in Montana is increasing. In 2006 there were 6 biochemistry graduates from biochemistry courses in Montana and in 2010 there were 12 graduates.
This represents a 100% increase in the number of biochemistry degree or certificate school graduates in Montana state. 50% of these graduates received a doctor's degree in biochemistry.