Chemistry Schools
In Raleigh, North Carolina
Chemistry faculty can choose to work at one of 3 chemistry schools in Raleigh. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the chemistry academic community in Raleigh, 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
Raleigh Vs. North Carolina Chemistry Employment
| Raleigh | 980 |
| North Carolina | 6,530 |
Of the 6,530 chemistry professionals employed in North Carolina, 980 work in Raleigh. There has been a 14% decline in the number of chemistry professionals in Raleigh between the years 2006 and 2010. As the employment for chemistry professionals in Raleigh has decreased, overall employment in Raleigh has also decreased.
Raleigh Vs. North Carolina Chemistry employment growth
| 8,250 | 8,060 | 7,830 | 7,600 | 6,530 |
| 1,140 | 1,150 | 1,190 | 1,110 | 980 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: North Carolina
- Dark Yellow: Raleigh
Chemistry VS. All professions salaries in Raleigh
| $43,523 | $46,727 | $48,150 | $48,493 | $45,727 |
| $39,370 | $40,840 | $42,170 | $43,370 | $44,810 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Chemistry in Raleigh
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Raleigh
Salaries for chemistry professionals in Raleigh have increased. In 2010 chemistry professionals in Raleigh reportedly earned an average salary of $45,727 per year. The average salary for chemistry professionals in Raleigh was $43,523 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Raleigh.
Salary percentiles for Chemistry professionals in Raleigh
10th percentile |
$32,193 |
25th percentile |
$36,117 |
50th percentile |
$41,333 |
75th percentile |
$53,163 |
90th percentile |
$68,530 |
Raleigh chemistry professionals earn a median yearly salary of $41,333. The 10% of chemistry professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $32,193 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $68,530 per year.
Average Salaries for Chemistry professionals and related professions in Raleigh
Chemistry |
$45,727 |
Biochemistry |
$54,250 |
Biology |
$58,546 |
Chemistry professional salaries in Raleigh are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Chemistry schools in Raleigh
Many of Raleigh's chemistry professionals are graduates of one of the 3 accredited chemistry schools in the city.
Chemistry Programs Offered In Raleigh
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
3 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 5 |
There are a total of 5 degree and certificate programs in chemistry offered by Raleigh's chemistry schools.
Student Completed Chemistry Degrees In Raleigh
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
57 |
master |
6 |
doctor |
25 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 88 |
Approximately 88 students completed chemistry courses in 2010.