Biochemistry Schools In Tennessee
Tennessee has 13 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 Tennessee, which encompasses biochemistry training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Biochemistry
- Masters degree in Biochemistry
- PhD degree in Biochemistry
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Professional Trends
Tennessee Vs. National Biochemistry Employment
| Tennessee | 4,030 |
| National | 235,350 |
Of all of the biochemistry professionals in the country, nearly 2% are in the state of Tennessee.
Employment Growth for Biochemistry professionals In Tennessee
| 3,460 | 3,840 | 3,500 | 2,990 | 4,030 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Tennessee, the field of biochemistry is growing. There were 570 more biochemistry professionals working in Tennessee in 2010, than there were in 2006. This represents a 16% growth in the field. This growth 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 Tennessee
| $54,960 | $58,537 | $59,880 | $70,700 | $72,540 |
| $40,013 | $42,768 | $44,223 | $45,004 | $44,949 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Biochemistry
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The salaries paid to biochemistry professionals are growing in Tennessee. In 2006 biochemistry professionals made a mean salary of $54,960 per year, and in 2010 they made $72,540 per year.
Salary percentiles for Biochemistry professionals in Tennessee
10th percentile |
$35,750 |
25th percentile |
$47,850 |
50th percentile |
$62,917 |
75th percentile |
$93,390 |
90th percentile |
$123,863 |
This represents a growth in salaries of 24%. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. In Tennessee state, within the field of biochemistry, there is a huge variation in pay. The highest paid biochemistry professionals earn 246% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket.
Average Salaries for Biochemistry professionals and related professions in Tennessee
Biochemistry |
$72,540 |
Biology |
$55,947 |
Biomedical Engineering |
$66,530 |
Chemistry |
$48,728 |
Biochemistry professionals in Tennessee earn, on average, more than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Biochemistry programs available for each degree type for all schools in Tennessee
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
11 |
master |
3 |
doctor |
2 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 16 |
As the number of biochemistry professionals is increasing in Tennessee state, the number of students graduating from the 13 accredited biochemistry schools in Tennessee state is also increasing. In 2006, 56 students graduated from biochemistry courses in Tennessee. And in 2010, 91 students graduated.
This represents a 63% increase in the number of biochemistry degree or certificate school graduates in Tennessee state. Most of these graduates, or 69%, earned a bachelor's degree in biochemistry.