Biochemistry Schools In Virginia
Biochemistry classes faculty can choose to work at one of 12 accredited biochemistry schools in Virginia. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in biochemistry in the state of Virginia, which encompasses biochemistry training at the following levels:
- Biochemistry Certificate
- Bachelors degree in Biochemistry
- Masters degree in Biochemistry
- PhD degree in Biochemistry
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Statistics
Professional Trends
Virginia Vs. National Biochemistry Employment
| Virginia | 6,380 |
| National | 235,350 |
Of all of the biochemistry professionals that work in the US, approximately 3% work in Virginia state.
Employment Growth for Biochemistry professionals In Virginia
| 5,160 | 5,580 | 5,380 | 5,910 | 6,380 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Virginia, biochemistry is a growing field. 1,220 more biochemistry professionals were working in Virginia in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, the field of biochemistry has grown by 24% in Virginia. This is faster than the trend for biochemistry professionals around the US. Nationally, the number of biochemistry professionals has shrunk by 4% between 2006 and 2010.
Biochemistry VS. All Professions salaries in Virginia
| $66,117 | $70,243 | $70,420 | $71,610 | $73,277 |
| $46,318 | $48,287 | $49,095 | $50,643 | $51,501 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Biochemistry
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
As the number of biochemistry professionals is growing, the salaries paid to biochemistry professionals are increasing in Virginia. The mean salary for biochemistry professionals in 2006 was $66,117 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $73,277 per year.
Salary percentiles for Biochemistry professionals in Virginia
10th percentile |
$39,237 |
25th percentile |
$51,823 |
50th percentile |
$73,577 |
75th percentile |
$92,377 |
90th percentile |
$109,390 |
This represents a growth in salaries of 10%. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. Within the field of biochemistry, there is a huge variation in pay, with the highest paid biochemistry professionals earning 179% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket in Virginia state.
Average Salaries for Biochemistry professionals and related professions in Virginia
Biochemistry |
$73,277 |
Biology |
$69,540 |
Biomedical Engineering |
$80,960 |
Chemistry |
$54,235 |
In Virginia, biochemistry professionals earn, on average, more than professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Biochemistry programs available for each degree type for all schools in Virginia
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
10 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
2 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 14 |
The number of students graduating from the 12 accredited biochemistry schools in Virginia is increasing. In 2006 there were 135 biochemistry graduates from biochemistry courses in Virginia and in 2010 there were 168 graduates.
There was an increase in the number of biochemistry school degree or certificate graduates in Virginia by 24%. Most of these graduates, or 71%, earned a bachelor's degree in biochemistry.