Biology Schools
In Ithaca, New York
Biology faculty can choose to work at one of 2 biology schools in Ithaca. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in biology in the city of Ithaca, which encompasses biology training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Biology
- Masters degree in Biology
- PhD degree in Biology
Statistics
Professional Trends
Ithaca Vs. New York Biology Employment
| Ithaca | 30 |
| New York | 8,640 |
Exactly 30 of the 8,640 biology professionals employed in New York, work in Ithaca. The number of biology professionals in Ithaca has shrunk by 40% from 2006 to 2010. As the employment for biology professionals in Ithaca has decreased, overall employment in Ithaca has increased.
Ithaca Vs. New York Biology employment growth
| 7,020 | 12,910 | 9,290 | 10,740 | 8,640 |
| 50 | 50 | No data | No data | 30 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: New York
- Dark Yellow: Ithaca
Biology VS. All professions salaries in Ithaca
| $51,660 | $53,290 | No data | No data | $46,400 |
| $39,360 | $40,690 | $43,940 | $44,720 | $45,520 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Biology in Ithaca
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Ithaca
As the number of biology professionals in Ithaca has shrunk, salaries for biology professionals have also decreased. Ithaca biology professionals made $46,400 per year, on average, in 2010. The average salary for biology professionals in Ithaca was $51,660 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This decline is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Ithaca.
Salary percentiles for Biology professionals in Ithaca
10th percentile |
$27,990 |
25th percentile |
$39,550 |
50th percentile |
$44,820 |
75th percentile |
$54,950 |
90th percentile |
$63,450 |
Biology professionals in Ithaca make a median yearly salary of $44,820. The difference in pay between the biology professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 127%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $27,990 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $63,450 per year.
Average Salaries for Biology professionals and related professions in Ithaca
Biochemistry |
$46,400 |
Biology |
$46,400 |
Chemistry |
$63,340 |
Ithaca biology professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Biology schools in Ithaca
There are 2 accredited biology schools in the city. Many of Ithaca's biology professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Biology Programs Offered In Ithaca
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
3 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
4 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 7 |
Ithaca's biology schools offer 7 biology degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Biology Degrees In Ithaca
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
442 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
21 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 463 |
Approximately 463 students graduated from biology courses in 2010.