Chemistry Schools
In Golden, Colorado
Chemistry faculty can choose to work at only one chemistry school in Golden. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the chemistry academic community in Golden, 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
Golden Vs. Colorado Chemistry Employment
| Golden | 1,250 |
| Colorado | 2,790 |
Exactly 1,250 of Colorado's 2,790 chemistry professionals work in Golden. There has been a 5% decline in the number of chemistry professionals in Golden between the years 2006 and 2010. As the employment for chemistry professionals in Golden has decreased, overall employment in Golden has increased.
Golden Vs. Colorado Chemistry employment growth
| 3,060 | 3,620 | 3,720 | 3,650 | 2,790 |
| 1,310 | 1,460 | 1,170 | 1,160 | 1,250 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Colorado
- Dark Yellow: Golden
Chemistry VS. All professions salaries in Golden
| $47,513 | $49,883 | $55,360 | $58,535 | $53,260 |
| $43,990 | $45,610 | $47,150 | $48,560 | $49,440 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Chemistry in Golden
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Golden
As the number of chemistry professionals in Golden has shrunk, salaries for chemistry professionals have increased. In 2010 Golden chemistry professionals earned an average yearly salary of $53,260. The average salary for chemistry professionals in Golden was $47,513 per year, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of chemistry professionals in Golden is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Chemistry professionals in Golden
10th percentile |
$30,303 |
25th percentile |
$38,233 |
50th percentile |
$50,947 |
75th percentile |
$66,653 |
90th percentile |
$81,470 |
Chemistry professionals in Golden make a median yearly salary of $50,947. The 10% of chemistry professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $30,303 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 169% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Chemistry professionals and related professions in Golden
Chemistry |
$53,260 |
Biology |
$68,420 |
Biochemistry |
$93,690 |
Physics |
$94,950 |
On average chemistry professional salaries in Golden are lower than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Chemistry schools in Golden
There is only one accredited chemistry school in the city. Many of Golden's chemistry professionals are graduates of this school.
Chemistry Programs Offered In Golden
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
2 |
doctor |
2 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 5 |
There are a total of 5 degree and certificate programs in chemistry offered by Golden's chemistry schools.
Student Completed Chemistry Degrees In Golden
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
12 |
master |
4 |
doctor |
5 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 21 |
In 2010 approximately 21 students graduated from chemistry courses.