Biology Schools
In Jersey City, New Jersey
In Jersey City, there are 3 biology schools where biology faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the biology academic community in Jersey City, and the future trends. Academia in biology includes biology training at the following levels:
- Associates degree in Biology
- Bachelors degree in Biology
Statistics
Professional Trends
Jersey City Vs. New Jersey Biology Employment
| Jersey City | 2,440 |
| New Jersey | 4,900 |
Exactly 2,440 of the 4,900 biology professionals employed in New Jersey, work in Jersey City. Between 2006 and 2010, in Jersey City, there has been a 60% decline in the number of biology professionals. As the number of biology professionals in Jersey City has decreased, overall employment in Jersey City has increased.
Jersey City Vs. New Jersey Biology employment growth
| 7,570 | 7,180 | 6,680 | 5,570 | 4,900 |
| 6,110 | 3,470 | 2,490 | 4,040 | 2,440 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: New Jersey
- Dark Yellow: Jersey City
Biology VS. All professions salaries in Jersey City
| $59,042 | $59,040 | $64,220 | $67,773 | $66,035 |
| $50,840 | $52,790 | $54,850 | $56,250 | $57,170 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Biology in Jersey City
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Jersey City
In Jersey City, salaries for biology professionals have increased. Jersey City biology professionals made $66,035 per year, on average, in 2010. Biology professionals in Jersey City made a yearly average salary of $59,042, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of biology professionals in Jersey City is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Biology professionals in Jersey City
10th percentile |
$40,420 |
25th percentile |
$49,135 |
50th percentile |
$62,625 |
75th percentile |
$78,342 |
90th percentile |
$100,722 |
Biology professionals in Jersey City earn a median salary of $62,625 per year. The difference in pay between the biology professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 149%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $40,420 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $100,722 per year.
Average Salaries for Biology professionals and related professions in Jersey City
Chemistry |
$57,553 |
Biology |
$66,035 |
Biochemistry |
$74,737 |
Biomedical Engineering |
$79,870 |
Physics |
$120,020 |
On average biology professionals in Jersey City earn salaries that are lower than the salaries earned by other professionals in Jersey City.
Educational Trends
Biology schools in Jersey City
There are 3 accredited biology schools in the city. Many of Jersey City's biology professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Biology Programs Offered In Jersey City
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
3 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 4 |
There are a total of 4 degree and certificate programs in biology offered by Jersey City's biology schools.
Student Completed Biology Degrees In Jersey City
associate |
25 |
bachelor |
73 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 98 |
In 2010 approximately 98 students graduated from biology courses.