Biology Schools
In Sacramento, California
There are 5 biology schools in Sacramento for faculty to choose from. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the biology academic community in Sacramento, 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
Statistics
Professional Trends
Sacramento Vs. California Biology Employment
| Sacramento | 2,490 |
| California | 33,930 |
Of the 33,930 biology professionals employed in California, 2,490 work in Sacramento. Between 2006 and 2010, in Sacramento, there has been a 2% growth in the number of biology professionals. Overall employment in Sacramento has decreased.
Sacramento Vs. California Biology employment growth
| 27,900 | 28,810 | 31,390 | 32,400 | 33,930 |
| 2,430 | 2,480 | 2,830 | 2,830 | 2,490 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: California
- Dark Yellow: Sacramento
Biology VS. All professions salaries in Sacramento
| $59,376 | $60,900 | $62,888 | $66,018 | $67,958 |
| $43,640 | $45,010 | $46,980 | $48,580 | $50,090 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Biology in Sacramento
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Sacramento
In Sacramento, salaries for biology professionals have increased. Sacramento biology professionals made $67,958 per year, on average, in 2010. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for biology professionals in Sacramento was $59,376 per year. The growth in the salary of biology professionals in Sacramento is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Biology professionals in Sacramento
10th percentile |
$46,598 |
25th percentile |
$55,262 |
50th percentile |
$66,964 |
75th percentile |
$78,520 |
90th percentile |
$91,614 |
Biology professionals in Sacramento make a median yearly salary of $66,964. The 10% of biology professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $46,598 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 97% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Biology professionals and related professions in Sacramento
Chemistry |
$57,455 |
Biology |
$67,958 |
Biochemistry |
$71,873 |
Physics |
$84,760 |
Biomedical Engineering |
$94,090 |
Sacramento biology professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Biology schools in Sacramento
There are 5 accredited biology schools in the city. Many of Sacramento's biology professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Biology Programs Offered In Sacramento
associate |
4 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 7 |
There are a total of 7 degree and certificate programs in biology offered by Sacramento's biology schools.
Student Completed Biology Degrees In Sacramento
associate |
317 |
bachelor |
145 |
master |
5 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
97 |
| Total | 564 |
In 2010 approximately 564 students completed biology courses.