Chemistry Schools
In New Orleans, Louisiana
There are 6 chemistry schools in New Orleans for faculty to choose from. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the chemistry academic community in New Orleans, 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
New Orleans Vs. Louisiana Chemistry Employment
| New Orleans | 1,880 |
| Louisiana | 6,670 |
Exactly 1,880 of Louisiana's 6,670 chemistry professionals work in New Orleans. There has been a 28% decline in the number of chemistry professionals in New Orleans between the years 2006 and 2010. As the employment for chemistry professionals in New Orleans has decreased, overall employment in New Orleans has increased.
New Orleans Vs. Louisiana Chemistry employment growth
| 8,590 | 7,610 | 7,450 | 7,530 | 6,670 |
| 2,610 | 2,060 | 1,930 | 2,290 | 1,880 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Louisiana
- Dark Yellow: New Orleans
Chemistry VS. All professions salaries in New Orleans
| $54,623 | $56,358 | $56,405 | $54,322 | $54,380 |
| $35,650 | $36,640 | $37,990 | $39,210 | $41,010 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Chemistry in New Orleans
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in New Orleans
As the number of chemistry professionals in New Orleans has shrunk, salaries for chemistry professionals have also decreased. In 2010 an average salary of $54,380 per year was earned by chemistry professionals in New Orleans. The average salary for chemistry professionals in New Orleans was $54,623 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This decline is slower than the salary trend for all careers in New Orleans.
Salary percentiles for Chemistry professionals in New Orleans
10th percentile |
$32,405 |
25th percentile |
$39,862 |
50th percentile |
$53,070 |
75th percentile |
$67,690 |
90th percentile |
$79,945 |
Chemistry professionals in New Orleans make a median yearly salary of $53,070. The 10% of chemistry professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $32,405 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 147% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Chemistry professionals and related professions in New Orleans
Biology |
$52,957 |
Chemistry |
$54,380 |
Biochemistry |
$59,475 |
Chemistry professional salaries in New Orleans are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Chemistry schools in New Orleans
There are 6 accredited chemistry schools in the city. Many of New Orleans' chemistry professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Chemistry Programs Offered In New Orleans
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
6 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
2 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 9 |
There are a total of 9 degree and certificate programs in chemistry offered by New Orleans' chemistry schools.
Student Completed Chemistry Degrees In New Orleans
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
57 |
master |
10 |
doctor |
9 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 76 |
In 2010 approximately 76 students graduated from chemistry courses.