Biology Schools
In Troy, New York
In Troy, there are 3 biology schools where biology faculty can find employment. The trends in Troy's biology academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes biology training at the following levels:
- Associates degree in Biology
- Bachelors degree in Biology
- Masters degree in Biology
- PhD degree in Biology
Statistics
Professional Trends
Troy Vs. New York Biology Employment
| Troy | 1,420 |
| New York | 8,640 |
Of the 8,640 biology professionals employed in New York, 1,420 work in Troy. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of biology professionals in Troy has shrunk by 3%. Overall employment in Troy has increased.
Troy Vs. New York Biology employment growth
| 7,020 | 12,910 | 9,290 | 10,740 | 8,640 |
| 1,470 | 1,490 | 1,250 | 500 | 1,420 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: New York
- Dark Yellow: Troy
Biology VS. All professions salaries in Troy
| $51,308 | $53,050 | $52,700 | $52,185 | $56,890 |
| $41,090 | $42,830 | $44,400 | $45,310 | $46,250 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Biology in Troy
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Troy
Salaries for biology professionals in Troy have increased. Troy biology professionals made $56,890 per year, on average, in 2010. Four years earlier in 2006, biology professionals in Troy made an average salary of $51,308 per year. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Troy.
Salary percentiles for Biology professionals in Troy
10th percentile |
$36,653 |
25th percentile |
$44,607 |
50th percentile |
$53,823 |
75th percentile |
$66,053 |
90th percentile |
$85,760 |
Troy biology professionals earn a median yearly salary of $53,823. The difference in pay between the biology professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 134%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $36,653 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $85,760 per year.
Average Salaries for Biology professionals and related professions in Troy
Biology |
$56,890 |
Chemistry |
$60,553 |
Biochemistry |
$66,360 |
Physics |
$117,600 |
Biology professional salaries in Troy are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Biology schools in Troy
Many of Troy's biology professionals are graduates of one of the 3 accredited biology schools in the city.
Biology Programs Offered In Troy
associate |
3 |
bachelor |
4 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 9 |
There are a total of 9 degree and certificate programs in biology offered by Troy's biology schools.
Student Completed Biology Degrees In Troy
associate |
15 |
bachelor |
62 |
master |
2 |
doctor |
5 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 84 |
In 2010 approximately 84 students graduated from biology courses.