Chemistry Schools In Connecticut

In Connecticut, there are 16 accredited schools where chemistry classes faculty can find employment. The trends in Connecticut's chemistry academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below. Academia in chemistry 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

Connecticut Vs. National Chemistry Employment

Connecticut	2,360
National	212,310

Of all of the chemistry professionals that work in the US, approximately 1% work in Connecticut state.

Employment Growth for Chemistry professionals In Connecticut

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
2,150	2,020	2,080	1,850	2,360

Yellow: Actual Values

Chemistry is a growing field in Connecticut. In 2010 there were 210 more chemistry professionals working in Connecticut than there were in 2006. So, in four years, the number of chemistry professionals has grown by 10%. This growth 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 Connecticut

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
$52,710	$53,137	$52,113	$53,137	$57,160
$49,084	$50,735	$51,943	$53,614	$54,947

Light Blue: Chemistry
Dark Yellow: All Professions

As the number of chemistry professionals is growing, the salaries paid to chemistry professionals are increasing in Connecticut. The mean salary for chemistry professionals in 2006 was $52,710 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $57,160 per year.

Salary percentiles for Chemistry professionals in Connecticut

10th percentile	$34,155
25th percentile	$41,722
50th percentile	$56,650
75th percentile	$69,835
90th percentile	$82,838

This represents a 8% growth in salaries. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. There is a 143% pay differential between the highest paid chemistry professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket. Thus, there is huge variation in pay, within the field of chemistry in Connecticut.

Average Salaries for Chemistry professionals and related professions in Connecticut

Biochemistry	$76,537
Biology	$70,167
Chemistry	$57,160
Physics	$124,340

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

Educational Trends

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

associate	1
bachelor	15
master	7
doctor	4
Certificate	0
Total	27

The number of students graduating from the 16 accredited chemistry schools in Connecticut is decreasing. In 2006, 190 students graduated from chemistry courses in Connecticut. And in 2010, 175 students graduated.

Thus there was a 8% percent decrease in the number of chemistry school degree or certificate graduates in Connecticut. A majority of these graduates, or 56%, graduated with an bachelor's degree in chemistry.

Chemistry Faculty Salaries in Connecticut

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