Chemistry Schools
In Elmhurst, Illinois
The city of Elmhurst has only one school where chemistry faculty can find employment. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in chemistry in the city of Elmhurst, which encompasses chemistry training at the chemistry bachelors degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Elmhurst Vs. Illinois Chemistry Employment
| Elmhurst | 5,190 |
| Illinois | 8,650 |
Of the 8,650 chemistry professionals employed in Illinois, 5,190 work in Elmhurst. The number of chemistry professionals in Elmhurst has shrunk by 2% from 2006 to 2010. As the employment for chemistry professionals in Elmhurst has decreased, overall employment in Elmhurst has increased.
Elmhurst Vs. Illinois Chemistry employment growth
| 8,680 | 7,220 | 7,890 | 6,330 | 8,650 |
| 5,320 | 4,300 | 4,960 | 4,840 | 5,190 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Illinois
- Dark Yellow: Elmhurst
Chemistry VS. All professions salaries in Elmhurst
| $50,443 | $52,225 | $53,463 | $51,820 | $53,460 |
| $43,430 | $45,710 | $47,740 | $48,910 | $49,140 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Chemistry in Elmhurst
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Elmhurst
Salaries for chemistry professionals in Elmhurst have increased. Elmhurst chemistry professionals made $53,460 per year, on average, in 2010. Four years earlier in 2006, chemistry professionals in Elmhurst made an average salary of $50,443 per year. The growth in the salary of chemistry professionals in Elmhurst is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Chemistry professionals in Elmhurst
10th percentile |
$31,458 |
25th percentile |
$40,300 |
50th percentile |
$51,742 |
75th percentile |
$65,172 |
90th percentile |
$78,000 |
Chemistry professionals in Elmhurst make a median yearly salary of $51,742. The 10% of chemistry professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $31,458 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 148% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Chemistry professionals and related professions in Elmhurst
Chemistry |
$53,460 |
Biochemistry |
$63,313 |
Biology |
$63,872 |
Physics |
$132,230 |
Chemistry professional salaries in Elmhurst are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Chemistry schools in Elmhurst
Many of Elmhurst's chemistry professionals are graduates of the only accredited chemistry school in the city.
Chemistry Programs Offered In Elmhurst
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
Elmhurst's chemistry school offers one chemistry degree and certificate program.
Student Completed Chemistry Degrees In Elmhurst
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
9 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 9 |
In 2010 approximately 9 students completed chemistry courses.