Chemistry Schools
In Boulder, Colorado
The city of Boulder has only one school where chemistry faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the chemistry academic community in Boulder, 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
Boulder Vs. Colorado Chemistry Employment
| Boulder | 450 |
| Colorado | 2,790 |
Exactly 450 of the 2,790 chemistry professionals employed in Colorado, work in Boulder. Between 2006 and 2010, in Boulder, there has been a 12% decline in the number of chemistry professionals. As the number of chemistry professionals in Boulder has decreased, overall employment in Boulder has also decreased.
Boulder Vs. Colorado Chemistry employment growth
| 3,060 | 3,620 | 3,720 | 3,650 | 2,790 |
| 510 | 500 | 1,210 | 1,140 | 450 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Colorado
- Dark Yellow: Boulder
Chemistry VS. All professions salaries in Boulder
| $62,655 | $70,960 | $90,190 | $75,265 | $76,550 |
| $48,930 | $50,780 | $53,050 | $53,640 | $53,350 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Chemistry in Boulder
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Boulder
Salaries for chemistry professionals in Boulder have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $76,550 per year was earned by chemistry professionals in Boulder. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for chemistry professionals in Boulder was $62,655 per year. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Boulder.
Salary percentiles for Chemistry professionals in Boulder
10th percentile |
$34,490 |
25th percentile |
$53,940 |
50th percentile |
$76,300 |
75th percentile |
$96,240 |
90th percentile |
$119,310 |
Chemistry professionals make a median salary of $76,300 per year in Boulder. The difference in pay between the chemistry professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 246%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $34,490 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $119,310 per year.
Average Salaries for Chemistry professionals and related professions in Boulder
Biology |
$62,257 |
Chemistry |
$76,550 |
Biochemistry |
$76,893 |
Physics |
$124,740 |
On average chemistry professional salaries in Boulder are lower than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Chemistry schools in Boulder
There is only one accredited chemistry school in the city. Many of Boulder's chemistry professionals are graduates of this school.
Chemistry Programs Offered In Boulder
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
2 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 4 |
There are a total of 4 degree and certificate programs in chemistry offered by Boulder's chemistry schools.
Student Completed Chemistry Degrees In Boulder
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
18 |
master |
6 |
doctor |
7 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 31 |
In 2010 approximately 31 students completed chemistry courses.