Biology Schools
In Arlington, Virginia
Biology faculty can choose to work at only one biology school in Arlington. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of biology and biology education in Arlington, which includes biology training at the biology bachelors degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Arlington Vs. Virginia Biology Employment
| Arlington | 6,180 |
| Virginia | 5,900 |
Exactly 6,180 of the 5,900 biology professionals employed in Virginia, work in Arlington. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of biology professionals in Arlington has grown by 6%. As the number of biology professionals in Arlington has increased, overall employment in Arlington has also increased.
Arlington Vs. Virginia Biology employment growth
| 5,770 | 5,560 | 4,910 | 5,330 | 5,900 |
| 5,810 | 5,390 | 5,020 | 5,970 | 6,180 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Virginia
- Dark Yellow: Arlington
Biology VS. All professions salaries in Arlington
| $71,186 | $74,410 | $80,940 | $85,232 | $86,148 |
| $52,980 | $54,840 | $57,620 | $60,090 | $62,300 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Biology in Arlington
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Arlington
As the number of biology professionals in Arlington has grown, salaries for biology professionals have also increased. Arlington biology professionals made $86,148 per year, on average, in 2010. The average salary for biology professionals in Arlington was $71,186 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Arlington.
Salary percentiles for Biology professionals in Arlington
10th percentile |
$47,658 |
25th percentile |
$61,400 |
50th percentile |
$83,116 |
75th percentile |
$105,966 |
90th percentile |
$131,136 |
Arlington biology professionals earn a median yearly salary of $83,116. The difference in pay between the biology professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 175%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $47,658 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $131,136 per year.
Average Salaries for Biology professionals and related professions in Arlington
Chemistry |
$67,567 |
Biomedical Engineering |
$79,360 |
Biochemistry |
$80,410 |
Biology |
$86,148 |
Physics |
$122,220 |
Biology professional salaries in Arlington are, on average, higher than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Biology schools in Arlington
There is only one accredited biology school in the city. Many of Arlington's biology professionals are graduates of this school.
Biology Programs Offered In Arlington
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
Arlington's biology school offers one biology degree and certificate program.
Student Completed Biology Degrees In Arlington
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
16 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 16 |
Approximately 16 students completed biology courses in 2010.