Biology Schools
In Newark, New Jersey
In Newark, there are 4 biology schools where biology faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the biology academic community in Newark, and the future trends. Academia in biology includes biology training at the following levels:
- Biology Certificate
- Associates degree in Biology
- Bachelors degree in Biology
- Masters degree in Biology
- PhD degree in Biology
Statistics
Professional Trends
Newark Vs. New Jersey Biology Employment
| Newark | 1,190 |
| New Jersey | 4,900 |
Exactly 1,190 of New Jersey's 4,900 biology professionals work in Newark. Between 2006 and 2010, in Newark, there has been a 159% growth in the number of biology professionals. Overall employment in Newark has also increased.
Newark Vs. New Jersey Biology employment growth
| 7,570 | 7,180 | 6,680 | 5,570 | 4,900 |
| 460 | 510 | 1,300 | 1,140 | 1,190 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: New Jersey
- Dark Yellow: Newark
Biology VS. All professions salaries in Newark
| $51,340 | $56,073 | $56,087 | $58,077 | $58,093 |
| $47,640 | $49,050 | $50,680 | $52,760 | $53,550 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Biology in Newark
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Newark
Salaries for biology professionals in Newark have increased. Newark biology professionals made $58,093 per year, on average, in 2010. The average salary for biology professionals in Newark was $51,340 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Newark.
Salary percentiles for Biology professionals in Newark
10th percentile |
$38,130 |
25th percentile |
$45,313 |
50th percentile |
$58,043 |
75th percentile |
$69,667 |
90th percentile |
$79,130 |
Biology professionals in Newark make a median yearly salary of $58,043. The 10% of biology professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $38,130 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $79,130 per year.
Average Salaries for Biology professionals and related professions in Newark
Chemistry |
$54,093 |
Biology |
$58,093 |
Biochemistry |
$83,693 |
Biomedical Engineering |
$85,900 |
Physics |
$100,780 |
On average biology professionals in Newark earn salaries that are lower than the salaries earned by other professionals in Newark.
Educational Trends
Biology schools in Newark
There are 4 accredited biology schools in the city. Many of Newark's biology professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Biology Programs Offered In Newark
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
2 |
master |
4 |
doctor |
3 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 11 |
There are a total of 11 degree and certificate programs in biology offered by Newark's biology schools.
Student Completed Biology Degrees In Newark
associate |
37 |
bachelor |
154 |
master |
39 |
doctor |
23 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 254 |
Approximately 254 students completed biology courses in 2010.