Chemistry Schools In Oregon
Chemistry classes faculty can choose to work at one of 15 accredited chemistry schools in Oregon. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the chemistry academic community in Oregon, 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
Oregon Vs. National Chemistry Employment
| Oregon | 1,430 |
| National | 212,310 |
Of all of the chemistry professionals that work in the US, approximately 1% work in Oregon state.
Employment Growth for Chemistry professionals In Oregon
| 1,120 | 1,190 | 1,590 | 1,440 | 1,430 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Oregon, chemistry is a growing field. There were 310 more chemistry professionals working in Oregon in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, the field of chemistry has grown by 28% in Oregon. This is faster than the trend for chemistry professionals around the US. Nationally, the number of chemistry professionals has shrunk by 5% between 2006 and 2010.
Chemistry VS. All Professions salaries in Oregon
| $44,005 | $43,810 | $45,192 | $46,785 | $47,892 |
| $45,036 | $46,427 | $47,124 | $48,511 | $50,274 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Chemistry
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
In Oregon, as the number of chemistry professionals is growing, the salaries earned by chemistry professionals are increasing. The mean salary for chemistry professionals in 2006 was $44,005 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $47,892 per year.
Salary percentiles for Chemistry professionals in Oregon
10th percentile |
$30,288 |
25th percentile |
$37,420 |
50th percentile |
$47,385 |
75th percentile |
$57,305 |
90th percentile |
$67,178 |
Thus, there was a 8% growth in chemistry professionals' salaries. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. Within the field of chemistry, there is a huge variation in pay, with the highest paid chemistry professionals earning 122% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket in Oregon state.
Average Salaries for Chemistry professionals and related professions in Oregon
Biochemistry |
$59,723 |
Biology |
$61,922 |
Chemistry |
$47,892 |
Physics |
$103,290 |
In Oregon, chemistry professionals make, on average, less than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Chemistry programs available for each degree type for all schools in Oregon
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
16 |
master |
3 |
doctor |
3 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 23 |
The number of students graduating from the 15 accredited chemistry schools in Oregon is increasing. In Oregon, there were 214 graduates in 2006. And there were 219 graduates from chemistry courses in 2010.
This represents a 2% increase in the number of chemistry degree or certificate school graduates in Oregon state. Most of these graduates, or 70%, earned an bachelor's degree in chemistry.