Biology Schools
In Albuquerque, New Mexico
In Albuquerque, there are 2 biology schools where biology faculty can find employment. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of biology and biology education in Albuquerque, which includes biology training at the following levels:
- Associates degree in Biology
- Bachelors degree in Biology
- Masters degree in Biology
- PhD degree in Biology
Statistics
Professional Trends
Albuquerque Vs. New Mexico Biology Employment
| Albuquerque | 260 |
| New Mexico | 1,120 |
Of the 1,120 biology professionals employed in New Mexico, 260 work in Albuquerque. There has been a 54% decline in the number of biology professionals in Albuquerque between the years 2006 and 2010. As the number of biology professionals in Albuquerque has decreased, overall employment in Albuquerque has increased.
Albuquerque Vs. New Mexico Biology employment growth
| 1,550 | 600 | 930 | 1,500 | 1,120 |
| 560 | 250 | 280 | 490 | 260 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: New Mexico
- Dark Yellow: Albuquerque
Biology VS. All professions salaries in Albuquerque
| $60,348 | $73,070 | $54,460 | $53,163 | $51,640 |
| $35,960 | $37,350 | $38,800 | $40,170 | $41,520 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Biology in Albuquerque
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Albuquerque
In Albuquerque, salaries for biology professionals have decreased. In 2010 an average salary of $51,640 per year was earned by biology professionals in Albuquerque. The average salary for biology professionals in Albuquerque was $60,348 per year, four years earlier in 2006. The decline in the salary of biology professionals in Albuquerque is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Biology professionals in Albuquerque
10th percentile |
$30,555 |
25th percentile |
$36,245 |
50th percentile |
$48,515 |
75th percentile |
$63,900 |
90th percentile |
$79,075 |
Albuquerque biology professionals earn a median yearly salary of $48,515. The 10% of biology professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $30,555 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $79,075 per year.
Average Salaries for Biology professionals and related professions in Albuquerque
Biology |
$51,640 |
Chemistry |
$67,450 |
Biochemistry |
$72,095 |
Physics |
$117,980 |
Biology professional salaries in Albuquerque are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Biology schools in Albuquerque
Many of Albuquerque's biology professionals are graduates of one of the 2 accredited biology schools in the city.
Biology Programs Offered In Albuquerque
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 4 |
There are a total of 4 degree and certificate programs in biology offered by Albuquerque's biology schools.
Student Completed Biology Degrees In Albuquerque
associate |
6 |
bachelor |
217 |
master |
5 |
doctor |
9 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 237 |
Approximately 237 students completed biology courses in 2010.