Chemistry Schools
In Hampton, Virginia
The city of Hampton 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 Hampton, and the future trends. Academia in chemistry includes chemistry training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Chemistry
- Masters degree in Chemistry
Statistics
Professional Trends
Hampton Vs. Virginia Chemistry Employment
| Hampton | 520 |
| Virginia | 4,080 |
Of the 4,080 chemistry professionals employed in Virginia, 520 work in Hampton. Between 2006 and 2010, in Hampton, there has been a 24% growth in the number of chemistry professionals. As the employment for chemistry professionals in Hampton has increased, overall employment in Hampton has also increased.
Hampton Vs. Virginia Chemistry employment growth
| 4,440 | 4,380 | 3,740 | 3,540 | 4,080 |
| 420 | 420 | 520 | 460 | 520 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Virginia
- Dark Yellow: Hampton
Chemistry VS. All professions salaries in Hampton
| $53,853 | $52,830 | $50,827 | $51,608 | $49,437 |
| $36,520 | $37,550 | $38,790 | $40,100 | $41,440 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Chemistry in Hampton
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Hampton
As the number of chemistry professionals in Hampton has grown, salaries for chemistry professionals have decreased. In 2010 an average salary of $49,437 per year was earned by chemistry professionals in Hampton. Four years earlier in 2006, chemistry professionals in Hampton made an average salary of $53,853 per year. The decline in the salary of chemistry professionals in Hampton is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Chemistry professionals in Hampton
10th percentile |
$30,750 |
25th percentile |
$39,363 |
50th percentile |
$48,637 |
75th percentile |
$59,327 |
90th percentile |
$68,460 |
Hampton chemistry professionals earn a median yearly salary of $48,637. The 10% of chemistry professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $30,750 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 123% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Chemistry professionals and related professions in Hampton
Chemistry |
$49,437 |
Biology |
$50,770 |
Biochemistry |
$62,375 |
Physics |
$98,960 |
Hampton chemistry professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Chemistry schools in Hampton
Many of Hampton's chemistry professionals are graduates of the only accredited chemistry school in the city.
Chemistry Programs Offered In Hampton
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 2 |
There are a total of 2 degree and certificate programs in chemistry offered by Hampton's chemistry schools.
Student Completed Chemistry Degrees In Hampton
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
3 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 4 |
Approximately 4 students graduated from chemistry courses in 2010.