Biology Schools In Atlanta, Georgia
Biology faculty can choose to work at one of 7 biology schools in Atlanta. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the biology academic community in Atlanta, and the future trends. Academia in biology includes biology training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Biology
- Masters degree in Biology
- PhD degree in Biology
Statistics
Professional Trends
Atlanta Vs. Georgia Biology Employment
| Atlanta | 1,560 |
| Georgia | 5,140 |
Exactly 1,560 of Georgia's 5,140 biology professionals work in Atlanta. There has been a 28% decline in the number of biology professionals in Atlanta between the years 2006 and 2010. As the employment for biology professionals in Atlanta has decreased, overall employment in Atlanta has increased.
Atlanta Vs. Georgia Biology employment growth
| 3,960 | 3,450 | 5,310 | 5,340 | 5,140 |
| 2,160 | 1,780 | 1,580 | 1,720 | 1,560 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Georgia
- Dark Yellow: Atlanta
Biology VS. All professions salaries in Atlanta
| $54,552 | $57,338 | $63,233 | $62,000 | $66,253 |
| $40,930 | $42,170 | $44,170 | $45,520 | $46,440 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Biology in Atlanta
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Atlanta
In Atlanta, salaries for biology professionals have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $66,253 per year was earned by biology professionals in Atlanta. The average salary for biology professionals in Atlanta was $54,552 per year, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of biology professionals in Atlanta is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Biology professionals in Atlanta
10th percentile |
$40,600 |
25th percentile |
$49,323 |
50th percentile |
$60,270 |
75th percentile |
$77,153 |
90th percentile |
$104,100 |
Biology professionals in Atlanta make a median yearly salary of $60,270. The 10% of biology professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $40,600 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $104,100 per year.
Average Salaries for Biology professionals and related professions in Atlanta
Chemistry |
$48,483 |
Biology |
$66,253 |
Biomedical Engineering |
$71,770 |
Biochemistry |
$101,400 |
Physics |
$118,510 |
Biology professional salaries in Atlanta are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Biology schools in Atlanta
There are 7 accredited biology schools in the city. Many of Atlanta's biology professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Biology Programs Offered In Atlanta
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
7 |
master |
5 |
doctor |
4 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 16 |
There are a total of 16 degree and certificate programs in biology offered by Atlanta's biology schools.
Student Completed Biology Degrees In Atlanta
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
566 |
master |
96 |
doctor |
30 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 692 |
In 2010 approximately 692 students completed biology courses.