Biology Schools In Hawaii
There are 6 accredited biology schools in Hawaii for faculty who teach biology classes to choose from. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of biology and biology training in Hawaii, which includes biology training at the following levels:
- Biology Certificate
- Bachelors degree in Biology
- Masters degree in Biology
- PhD degree in Biology
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Professional Trends
Hawaii Vs. National Biology Employment
| Hawaii | 1,940 |
| National | 232,950 |
Of all of the biology professionals in the country, nearly 1% are in the state of Hawaii.
Employment Growth for Biology professionals In Hawaii
| 1,820 | 1,910 | 1,900 | 1,950 | 1,940 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
The number of biology professionals is growing in Hawaii. In 2010 there were 120 more biology professionals working in Hawaii than there were in 2006. This represents a 7% growth in the field. This growth is faster than the change in the number of biology professionals around the country. Nationally, the number of biology professionals has grown by 6% from 2006 to 2010.
Biology VS. All Professions salaries in Hawaii
| $54,622 | $56,862 | $58,975 | $61,768 | $61,128 |
| $46,651 | $47,931 | $49,192 | $50,493 | $52,227 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Biology
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The amount earned by biology professionals is increasing in Hawaii. In 2006 biology professionals made a mean salary of $54,622 per year, and in 2010 they made $61,128 per year.
Salary percentiles for Biology professionals in Hawaii
10th percentile |
$41,535 |
25th percentile |
$48,677 |
50th percentile |
$58,952 |
75th percentile |
$69,602 |
90th percentile |
$85,878 |
This represents a 11% growth in salaries. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. There is a 107% pay differential between the highest paid biology professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket. Thus, there is huge variation in pay, within the field of biology in Hawaii.
Average Salaries for Biology professionals and related professions in Hawaii
Biochemistry |
$56,305 |
Biology |
$61,128 |
Chemistry |
$51,537 |
Physics |
$97,670 |
In Hawaii, biology professionals make, on average, more than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Biology programs available for each degree type for all schools in Hawaii
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
14 |
master |
6 |
doctor |
4 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 25 |
The number of students graduating from the 6 accredited biology schools in Hawaii is increasing. In 2006, 327 students graduated from biology courses in Hawaii. And in 2010, 343 students graduated.
Thus there was a 5% percent increase in the number of biology school degree or certificate graduates in Hawaii. A majority of these graduates, or 56%, graduated with an bachelor's degree in biology.