Chemistry Schools
In Athens, Georgia

In Athens, there is only one chemistry school where chemistry faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the chemistry academic community in Athens, and the future trends. Academia in chemistry includes chemistry training at the following levels:

  • Bachelors degree in Chemistry
  • Masters degree in Chemistry
  • PhD degree in Chemistry

Statistics

Professional Trends

Athens Vs. Georgia Chemistry Employment

Athens 140
Georgia 4,710

Of the 4,710 chemistry professionals employed in Georgia, 140 work in Athens. There has been a 27% growth in the number of chemistry professionals in Athens between the years 2006 and 2010. Overall employment in Athens has also increased.

Athens Vs. Georgia Chemistry employment growth

5,520 5,180 4,760 5,040 4,710
110 80 No data 200 140
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Grey: Georgia
  • Dark Yellow: Athens

Chemistry VS. All professions salaries in Athens

$76,490 $80,560 No data $64,185 $61,375
$34,260 $35,170 $37,200 $38,110 $39,840
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Light Blue: Chemistry in Athens
  • Dark Yellow: All Professions in Athens

As the number of chemistry professionals in Athens has grown, salaries for chemistry professionals have decreased. In 2010 Athens chemistry professionals earned an average yearly salary of $61,375. Chemistry professionals in Athens made a yearly average salary of $76,490, four years earlier in 2006. This decline is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Athens.

Salary percentiles for Chemistry professionals in Athens

10th percentile		 $41,800
25th percentile		 $50,360
50th percentile		 $58,820
75th percentile		 $70,195
90th percentile		 $83,655

Chemistry professionals in Athens make a median yearly salary of $58,820. The difference in pay between the chemistry professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 100%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $41,800 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $83,655 per year.

Average Salaries for Chemistry professionals and related professions in Athens

Chemistry		 $61,375
Biology		 $75,350

Athens chemistry professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.

Educational Trends

Chemistry schools in Athens

1

There is only one accredited chemistry school in the city. Many of Athens' chemistry professionals are graduates of this school.

Chemistry Programs Offered In Athens

associate		 0
bachelor		 2
master		 1
doctor		 1
Certificate		 0
Total4

Athens' chemistry schools offer 4 chemistry degree and certificate programs.

Student Completed Chemistry Degrees In Athens

associate		 0
bachelor		 34
master		 5
doctor		 24
Certificate		 0
Total63

In 2010 approximately 63 students graduated from chemistry courses.

Chemistry Faculty Salaries in Athens, Georgia

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