Chemistry Schools
In Charlotte, North Carolina
Chemistry faculty can choose to work at one of 3 chemistry schools in Charlotte. The trends in Charlotte's chemistry academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes chemistry training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Chemistry
- Masters degree in Chemistry
Statistics
Professional Trends
Charlotte Vs. North Carolina Chemistry Employment
| Charlotte | 1,100 |
| North Carolina | 6,530 |
Exactly 1,100 of the 6,530 chemistry professionals employed in North Carolina, work in Charlotte. There has been a 13% decline in the number of chemistry professionals in Charlotte between the years 2006 and 2010. As the number of chemistry professionals in Charlotte has decreased, overall employment in Charlotte has increased.
Charlotte Vs. North Carolina Chemistry employment growth
| 8,250 | 8,060 | 7,830 | 7,600 | 6,530 |
| 1,260 | 1,310 | 1,410 | 1,220 | 1,100 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: North Carolina
- Dark Yellow: Charlotte
Chemistry VS. All professions salaries in Charlotte
| $45,677 | $45,820 | $46,875 | $46,192 | $46,490 |
| $39,710 | $41,200 | $42,490 | $43,890 | $44,630 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Chemistry in Charlotte
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Charlotte
As the number of chemistry professionals in Charlotte has shrunk, salaries for chemistry professionals have increased. In 2010 chemistry professionals in Charlotte reportedly earned an average salary of $46,490 per year. Four years earlier in 2006, chemistry professionals in Charlotte made an average salary of $45,677 per year. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Charlotte.
Salary percentiles for Chemistry professionals in Charlotte
10th percentile |
$31,878 |
25th percentile |
$37,325 |
50th percentile |
$45,120 |
75th percentile |
$54,088 |
90th percentile |
$64,505 |
Chemistry professionals in Charlotte earn a median salary of $45,120 per year. The 10% of chemistry professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $31,878 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 102% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Chemistry professionals and related professions in Charlotte
Chemistry |
$46,490 |
Biology |
$51,797 |
Biochemistry |
$62,210 |
Chemistry professional salaries in Charlotte are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Chemistry schools in Charlotte
Many of Charlotte's chemistry professionals are graduates of one of the 3 accredited chemistry schools in the city.
Chemistry Programs Offered In Charlotte
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
2 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 3 |
Charlotte's chemistry schools offer 3 chemistry degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Chemistry Degrees In Charlotte
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
39 |
master |
8 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 47 |
In 2010 approximately 47 students completed chemistry courses.