Chemistry Schools In Mississippi

Chemistry classes faculty can choose to work at one of 21 accredited chemistry schools in Mississippi. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the chemistry academic community in Mississippi, and the future trends in 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

Mississippi Vs. National Chemistry Employment

Mississippi	1,500
National	212,310

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

Employment Growth for Chemistry professionals In Mississippi

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
1,830	1,530	1,460	1,750	1,500

Yellow: Actual Values

In Mississippi, chemistry is a shrinking field. In 2010 there were 330 less chemistry professionals working in Mississippi than there were in 2006. Thus, the field of chemistry has shrunk by 18% in Mississippi. This decline is faster than the change in the number of chemistry professionals around the country. Nationally, the number of chemistry professionals has shrunk by 5% from 2006 to 2010.

Chemistry VS. All Professions salaries in Mississippi

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
$44,448	$49,783	$48,188	$50,022	$49,422
$37,233	$40,105	$41,284	$42,076	$42,366

Light Blue: Chemistry
Dark Yellow: All Professions

As the number of chemistry professionals is declining, the salaries paid to chemistry professionals are increasing in Mississippi. The mean salary for chemistry professionals in 2006 was $44,448 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $49,422 per year.

Salary percentiles for Chemistry professionals in Mississippi

10th percentile	$31,408
25th percentile	$38,425
50th percentile	$46,755
75th percentile	$59,440
90th percentile	$73,178

This represents a 10% growth in salaries. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. In the state of Mississippi, there is a huge variation in pay, within the field of chemistry. The pay differential between the highest paid chemistry professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket is 133%

Average Salaries for Chemistry professionals and related professions in Mississippi

Biochemistry	$61,090
Biology	$57,902
Chemistry	$49,422
Physics	$85,540

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

Educational Trends

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

associate	7
bachelor	17
master	5
doctor	4
Certificate	0
Total	33

The number of students graduating from the 21 accredited chemistry schools in Mississippi is increasing. In 2006 there were 129 chemistry graduates from chemistry courses in Mississippi and in 2010 there were 144 graduates.

This represents a 12% increase in the number of chemistry degree or certificate school graduates in Mississippi state. 52% of these graduates received a bachelor's degree in chemistry.

Chemistry Faculty Salaries in Mississippi

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