Biology Schools
In Richmond, Kentucky
The city of Richmond has only one school where biology faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the biology academic community in Richmond, and the future trends. Academia in biology includes biology training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Biology
- Masters degree in Biology
Statistics
Professional Trends
Richmond Vs. Kentucky Biology Employment
| Richmond | 270 |
| Kentucky | 1,980 |
Exactly 270 of the 1,980 biology professionals employed in Kentucky, work in Richmond. As the number of biology professionals in Richmond has increased, overall employment in Richmond has also increased.
Richmond Vs. Kentucky Biology employment growth
| 1,670 | 1,540 | 1,870 | 2,040 | 1,980 |
| No data | 40 | No data | No data | 270 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Kentucky
- Dark Yellow: Richmond
Biology VS. All professions salaries in Richmond
| No data | $42,365 | No data | No data | $45,877 |
| $31,940 | $32,670 | $34,130 | No data | $35,360 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Biology in Richmond
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Richmond
Richmond biology professionals made $45,877 per year, on average, in 2010. The growth in the salary of biology professionals in Richmond is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Biology professionals in Richmond
10th percentile |
$34,723 |
25th percentile |
$39,103 |
50th percentile |
$45,690 |
75th percentile |
$52,177 |
90th percentile |
$58,620 |
Biology professionals make a median salary of $45,690 per year in Richmond. The difference in pay between the biology professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 69%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $34,723 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $58,620 per year.
Average Salaries for Biology professionals and related professions in Richmond
Biology |
$45,877 |
Biochemistry |
$58,645 |
Chemistry |
$59,760 |
On average biology professionals in Richmond earn salaries that are lower than the salaries earned by other professionals in Richmond.
Educational Trends
Biology schools in Richmond
There is only one accredited biology school in the city. Many of Richmond's biology professionals are graduates of this school.
Biology Programs Offered In Richmond
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 2 |
There are a total of 2 degree and certificate programs in biology offered by Richmond's biology schools.
Student Completed Biology Degrees In Richmond
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
61 |
master |
17 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 78 |
In 2010 approximately 78 students completed biology courses.