Biology Schools
In Eugene, Oregon
The city of Eugene has only one school where biology faculty can find employment. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in biology in the city of Eugene, which encompasses biology training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Biology
- Masters degree in Biology
- PhD degree in Biology
Statistics
Professional Trends
Eugene Vs. Oregon Biology Employment
| Eugene | 210 |
| Oregon | 6,510 |
Exactly 210 of the 6,510 biology professionals employed in Oregon, work in Eugene. The number of biology professionals in Eugene has grown by 17% from 2006 to 2010. As the employment for biology professionals in Eugene has increased, overall employment in Eugene has also increased.
Eugene Vs. Oregon Biology employment growth
| 4,740 | 4,670 | 6,190 | 6,430 | 6,510 |
| 180 | 160 | 180 | 190 | 210 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Oregon
- Dark Yellow: Eugene
Biology VS. All professions salaries in Eugene
| $46,770 | $43,565 | $45,100 | $45,880 | $47,990 |
| $35,970 | $36,850 | $38,450 | $39,390 | $40,900 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Biology in Eugene
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Eugene
Salaries for biology professionals in Eugene have increased. Eugene biology professionals made $47,990 per year, on average, in 2010. Biology professionals in Eugene made a yearly average salary of $46,770, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of biology professionals in Eugene is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Biology professionals in Eugene
10th percentile |
$35,720 |
25th percentile |
$40,167 |
50th percentile |
$46,680 |
75th percentile |
$53,443 |
90th percentile |
$65,423 |
Biology professionals in Eugene make a median yearly salary of $46,680. The difference in pay between the biology professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 83%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $35,720 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $65,423 per year.
Average Salaries for Biology professionals and related professions in Eugene
Biology |
$47,990 |
Biochemistry |
$53,715 |
Chemistry |
$60,730 |
Biology professional salaries in Eugene are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Biology schools in Eugene
There is only one accredited biology school in the city. Many of Eugene's biology professionals are graduates of this school.
Biology Programs Offered In Eugene
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
3 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 5 |
There are a total of 5 degree and certificate programs in biology offered by Eugene's biology schools.
Student Completed Biology Degrees In Eugene
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
160 |
master |
8 |
doctor |
10 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 178 |
In 2010 approximately 178 students graduated from biology courses.