Biology Schools In Vermont
There are 10 accredited biology schools in Vermont for faculty who teach biology classes to choose from. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in biology in the state of Vermont, which encompasses biology training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Biology
- Masters degree in Biology
- PhD degree in Biology
Statistics
Professional Trends
Vermont Vs. National Biology Employment
| Vermont | 640 |
| National | 232,950 |
Of all of the biology professionals in the country, nearly 0% are in the state of Vermont.
Employment Growth for Biology professionals In Vermont
| 550 | 620 | 610 | 580 | 640 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
Biology is a growing field in Vermont. In Vermont, 90 more biology professionals were working in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, in Vermont, this field has grown by 16% in four years. This is faster than the trend for biology professionals around the US. Nationally, the number of biology professionals has grown by 6% between 2006 and 2010.
Biology VS. All Professions salaries in Vermont
| $49,073 | $53,536 | $55,768 | $59,030 | $59,625 |
| $41,993 | $43,927 | $44,750 | $46,578 | $46,709 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Biology
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
As the number of biology professionals is growing, the salaries paid to biology professionals are increasing in Vermont. The mean salary for biology professionals in 2006 was $49,073 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $59,625 per year.
Salary percentiles for Biology professionals in Vermont
10th percentile |
$37,450 |
25th percentile |
$45,545 |
50th percentile |
$53,368 |
75th percentile |
$66,250 |
90th percentile |
$81,105 |
Thus, biology professionals' salaries grew by 18% in 4 years. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. There is a 117% pay differential between the highest paid biology professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket. Thus, there is huge variation in pay, within the field of biology in Vermont.
Average Salaries for Biology professionals and related professions in Vermont
Biochemistry |
$46,067 |
Biology |
$59,625 |
Chemistry |
$45,463 |
In Vermont, biology professionals make, on average, more than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Biology programs available for each degree type for all schools in Vermont
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
16 |
master |
4 |
doctor |
5 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 25 |
As the number of biology professionals is increasing in Vermont state, the number of students graduating from the 10 accredited biology schools in Vermont state is also increasing. In 2006, 209 students graduated from biology courses in Vermont. And in 2010, 283 students graduated.
There was an increase in the number of biology school degree or certificate graduates in Vermont by 35%. 64% of these graduates received a bachelor's degree in biology.