Biology Schools
In Cambridge, Massachusetts
There are 2 biology schools in Cambridge for faculty to choose from. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in biology in the city of Cambridge, which encompasses biology training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Biology
- Masters degree in Biology
- PhD degree in Biology
Statistics
Professional Trends
Cambridge Vs. Massachusetts Biology Employment
| Cambridge | 6,690 |
| Massachusetts | 10,460 |
Exactly 6,690 of Massachusetts' 10,460 biology professionals work in Cambridge. Between 2006 and 2010, in Cambridge, there has been a 19% growth in the number of biology professionals. Overall employment in Cambridge has also increased.
Cambridge Vs. Massachusetts Biology employment growth
| 9,080 | 10,680 | 11,190 | 10,870 | 10,460 |
| 5,630 | 7,270 | 7,770 | 7,590 | 6,690 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Massachusetts
- Dark Yellow: Cambridge
Biology VS. All professions salaries in Cambridge
| $65,988 | $66,338 | $66,866 | $70,740 | $67,116 |
| $52,100 | $54,000 | $56,060 | $58,330 | $59,410 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Biology in Cambridge
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Cambridge
Salaries for biology professionals in Cambridge have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $67,116 per year was earned by biology professionals in Cambridge. Biology professionals in Cambridge made a yearly average salary of $65,988, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of biology professionals in Cambridge is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Biology professionals in Cambridge
10th percentile |
$38,632 |
25th percentile |
$47,032 |
50th percentile |
$62,912 |
75th percentile |
$79,098 |
90th percentile |
$111,606 |
Biology professionals make a median salary of $62,912 per year in Cambridge. The 10% of biology professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $38,632 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $111,606 per year.
Average Salaries for Biology professionals and related professions in Cambridge
Chemistry |
$60,108 |
Biology |
$67,116 |
Biochemistry |
$81,053 |
Biomedical Engineering |
$95,860 |
Physics |
$106,620 |
Cambridge biology professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Biology schools in Cambridge
Many of Cambridge's biology professionals are graduates of one of the 2 accredited biology schools in the city.
Biology Programs Offered In Cambridge
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
4 |
master |
5 |
doctor |
6 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 15 |
There are a total of 15 degree and certificate programs in biology offered by Cambridge's biology schools.
Student Completed Biology Degrees In Cambridge
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
215 |
master |
35 |
doctor |
86 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 336 |
In 2010 approximately 336 students completed biology courses.