Biology Schools
In Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Biology faculty can choose to work at one of 7 biology schools in Milwaukee. The trends in Milwaukee's biology academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes biology training at the following levels:
- Biology Certificate
- Bachelors degree in Biology
- Masters degree in Biology
- PhD degree in Biology
Statistics
Professional Trends
Milwaukee Vs. Wisconsin Biology Employment
| Milwaukee | 440 |
| Wisconsin | 3,800 |
Of the 3,800 biology professionals employed in Wisconsin, 440 work in Milwaukee. Between 2006 and 2010, in Milwaukee, there has been a 31% decline in the number of biology professionals. Overall employment in Milwaukee has increased.
Milwaukee Vs. Wisconsin Biology employment growth
| 3,790 | 3,590 | 4,460 | 4,710 | 3,800 |
| 640 | 550 | 620 | 550 | 440 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Wisconsin
- Dark Yellow: Milwaukee
Biology VS. All professions salaries in Milwaukee
| $50,555 | $65,753 | $66,288 | $59,118 | $61,524 |
| $40,030 | $41,490 | $42,980 | $44,080 | $45,010 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Biology in Milwaukee
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Milwaukee
Salaries for biology professionals in Milwaukee have increased. Milwaukee biology professionals made $61,524 per year, on average, in 2010. Four years earlier in 2006, biology professionals in Milwaukee made an average salary of $50,555 per year. The growth in the salary of biology professionals in Milwaukee is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Biology professionals in Milwaukee
10th percentile |
$39,612 |
25th percentile |
$44,864 |
50th percentile |
$54,466 |
75th percentile |
$74,400 |
90th percentile |
$95,278 |
Biology professionals make a median salary of $54,466 per year in Milwaukee. The 10% of biology professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $39,612 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $95,278 per year.
Average Salaries for Biology professionals and related professions in Milwaukee
Chemistry |
$50,345 |
Biochemistry |
$58,100 |
Biology |
$61,524 |
Biomedical Engineering |
$75,050 |
Physics |
$138,770 |
On average biology professional salaries in Milwaukee are lower than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Biology schools in Milwaukee
There are 7 accredited biology schools in the city. Many of Milwaukee's biology professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Biology Programs Offered In Milwaukee
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
8 |
master |
5 |
doctor |
3 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 16 |
There are a total of 16 degree and certificate programs in biology offered by Milwaukee's biology schools.
Student Completed Biology Degrees In Milwaukee
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
148 |
master |
15 |
doctor |
13 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 176 |
Approximately 176 students graduated from biology courses in 2010.