Chemistry Schools In Montana
There are 8 accredited chemistry schools in Montana for faculty who teach chemistry classes to choose from. The trends in Montana's chemistry academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below. Academia in chemistry includes chemistry training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Chemistry
- Masters degree in Chemistry
- PhD degree in Chemistry
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Professional Trends
Montana Vs. National Chemistry Employment
| Montana | 560 |
| National | 212,310 |
Of all of the chemistry professionals that work in the US, approximately 0% work in Montana state.
Employment Growth for Chemistry professionals In Montana
| 390 | 520 | 520 | 320 | 560 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
The number of chemistry professionals is growing in Montana. In 2010 there were 170 more chemistry professionals working in Montana than there were in 2006. Thus, the field of chemistry has grown by 44% in Montana. This growth 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 Montana
| $34,463 | $40,387 | $46,042 | $47,775 | $48,342 |
| $36,004 | $38,366 | $39,610 | $41,917 | $43,181 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Chemistry
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The amount earned by chemistry professionals is increasing in Montana. In 2006 chemistry professionals made a mean salary of $34,463 per year, and in 2010 they made $48,342 per year.
Salary percentiles for Chemistry professionals in Montana
10th percentile |
$30,602 |
25th percentile |
$36,032 |
50th percentile |
$45,810 |
75th percentile |
$59,015 |
90th percentile |
$71,918 |
Thus, chemistry professionals' salaries grew by 29% in 4 years. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. There is a 135% 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 Montana.
Average Salaries for Chemistry professionals and related professions in Montana
Biochemistry |
$68,030 |
Biology |
$60,015 |
Chemistry |
$48,342 |
In Montana, chemistry professionals earn, on average, less than professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Chemistry programs available for each degree type for all schools in Montana
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
8 |
master |
2 |
doctor |
2 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 12 |
As the number of chemistry professionals is increasing in Montana state, the number of students graduating from the 8 accredited chemistry schools in Montana state is also increasing. In 2006 there were 64 chemistry graduates from chemistry courses in Montana and in 2010 there were 69 graduates.
There was an increase in the number of chemistry school degree or certificate graduates in Montana by 8%. Most of these graduates, or 67%, earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry.