Biology Schools
In California, Pennsylvania
In California, there is only one biology school where biology faculty can find employment. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of biology and biology education in California, which includes biology training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Biology
- Masters degree in Biology
Statistics
Professional Trends
California Vs. Pennsylvania Biology Employment
| California | 1,150 |
| Pennsylvania | 6,350 |
Of the 6,350 biology professionals employed in Pennsylvania, 1,150 work in California. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of biology professionals in California has grown by 6%. As the number of biology professionals in California has increased, overall employment in California has also increased.
California Vs. Pennsylvania Biology employment growth
| 6,930 | 5,910 | 6,150 | 6,420 | 6,350 |
| 1,080 | 1,030 | 1,120 | 1,020 | 1,150 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Pennsylvania
- Dark Yellow: California
Biology VS. All professions salaries in California
| $46,997 | $53,193 | $51,933 | $49,690 | $48,355 |
| $36,700 | $38,190 | $40,030 | $41,450 | $42,510 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Biology in California
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in California
Salaries for biology professionals in California have increased. In 2010 California biology professionals earned an average yearly salary of $48,355. Biology professionals in California made a yearly average salary of $46,997, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of biology professionals in California is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Biology professionals in California
10th percentile |
$30,345 |
25th percentile |
$35,955 |
50th percentile |
$45,630 |
75th percentile |
$58,020 |
90th percentile |
$71,435 |
California biology professionals earn a median yearly salary of $45,630. The difference in pay between the biology professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 135%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $30,345 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $71,435 per year.
Average Salaries for Biology professionals and related professions in California
Biology |
$48,355 |
Chemistry |
$49,263 |
Biochemistry |
$69,803 |
Biomedical Engineering |
$76,020 |
Physics |
$97,530 |
California biology professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Biology schools in California
Many of California's biology professionals are graduates of the only accredited biology school in the city.
Biology Programs Offered In California
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 2 |
California's biology schools offer 2 biology degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Biology Degrees In California
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
32 |
master |
2 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 34 |
Approximately 34 students graduated from biology courses in 2010.