Chemistry Schools In Arkansas

In Arkansas, there are 16 accredited schools where chemistry classes faculty can find employment. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of chemistry and chemistry training in Arkansas, which includes chemistry training at the following levels:

Associates degree in Chemistry
Bachelors degree in Chemistry
Masters degree in Chemistry
PhD degree in Chemistry

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Professional Trends

Arkansas Vs. National Chemistry Employment

Arkansas	910
National	212,310

Of all of the chemistry professionals in the country, nearly 0% are in the state of Arkansas.

Employment Growth for Chemistry professionals In Arkansas

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
2,330	2,100	1,310	1,200	910

Yellow: Actual Values

Chemistry is a shrinking field in Arkansas. 1,420 less chemistry professionals were working in Arkansas in 2010, than there were in 2006. So, in four years, the number of chemistry professionals has shrunk by 61%. This decline is faster than the national trend for chemistry professionals which shows a 5% decrease in the number of chemistry professionals working around the nation.

Chemistry VS. All Professions salaries in Arkansas

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
$44,958	$48,130	$49,378	$50,668	$48,812
$36,627	$39,363	$40,932	$42,668	$43,359

Light Blue: Chemistry
Dark Yellow: All Professions

The amount earned by chemistry professionals is increasing in Arkansas. The mean salary for chemistry professionals in 2006 was $44,958 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $48,812 per year.

Salary percentiles for Chemistry professionals in Arkansas

10th percentile	$30,198
25th percentile	$36,462
50th percentile	$44,935
75th percentile	$59,182
90th percentile	$73,828

Thus, chemistry professionals' salaries grew by 8% in 4 years. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. Within the field of chemistry, there is a huge variation in pay, with the highest paid chemistry professionals earning 144% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket in Arkansas state.

Average Salaries for Chemistry professionals and related professions in Arkansas

Biochemistry	$52,410
Biology	$56,432
Chemistry	$48,812

Chemistry professionals in Arkansas earn, on average, less than their counterparts in related professions.

Educational Trends

Chemistry programs available for each degree type for all schools in Arkansas

associate	1
bachelor	17
master	3
doctor	1
Certificate	0
Total	22

As the number of chemistry professionals is decreasing in Arkansas state, the number of students graduating from the 16 accredited chemistry schools in Arkansas state is increasing. In 2006, 117 students graduated from chemistry courses in Arkansas. And in 2010, 154 students graduated.

This represents a 32% increase in the number of chemistry degree or certificate school graduates in Arkansas state. Most of these graduates, or 77%, earned an bachelor's degree in chemistry.

Chemistry Faculty Salaries in Arkansas

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