Chemistry Schools In Maine
There are 8 accredited chemistry schools in Maine for faculty who teach chemistry classes to choose from. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in chemistry in the state of Maine, which encompasses chemistry training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Chemistry
- Masters degree in Chemistry
- PhD degree in Chemistry
Schools
Cities
Statistics
Professional Trends
Maine Vs. National Chemistry Employment
| Maine | 760 |
| National | 212,310 |
Of all of the chemistry professionals in the country, nearly 0% are in the state of Maine.
Employment Growth for Chemistry professionals In Maine
| 430 | 400 | 560 | 660 | 760 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
Chemistry is a growing field in Maine. In 2010 there were 330 more chemistry professionals working in Maine than there were in 2006. Thus, the field of chemistry has grown by 77% in Maine. 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 Maine
| $40,983 | $43,637 | $46,978 | $49,412 | $50,498 |
| $40,902 | $42,204 | $44,287 | $45,290 | $46,296 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Chemistry
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The salaries paid to chemistry professionals are growing in Maine. In 2006 chemistry professionals made a mean salary of $40,983 per year, and in 2010 they made $50,498 per year.
Salary percentiles for Chemistry professionals in Maine
10th percentile |
$33,020 |
25th percentile |
$38,075 |
50th percentile |
$44,968 |
75th percentile |
$57,382 |
90th percentile |
$79,798 |
This represents a growth in salaries of 19%. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. There is a 142% 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 Maine.
Average Salaries for Chemistry professionals and related professions in Maine
Biochemistry |
$62,415 |
Biology |
$57,973 |
Chemistry |
$50,498 |
Physics |
$105,190 |
In Maine, chemistry professionals earn, on average, less than professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Chemistry programs available for each degree type for all schools in Maine
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
10 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 12 |
The number of students graduating from the 8 accredited chemistry schools in Maine is increasing. In Maine, there were 41 graduates in 2006. And there were 52 graduates from chemistry courses in 2010.
This represents a 27% increase in the number of chemistry degree or certificate school graduates in Maine state. Most of these graduates, or 83%, earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry.