Chemistry Schools
In San Luis Obispo, California
Chemistry faculty can choose to work at one of 2 chemistry schools in San Luis Obispo. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the chemistry academic community in San Luis Obispo, and the future trends. Academia in chemistry includes chemistry training at the following levels:
- Chemistry Certificate
- Associates degree in Chemistry
- Bachelors degree in Chemistry
- Masters degree in Chemistry
Statistics
Professional Trends
San Luis Obispo Vs. California Chemistry Employment
| San Luis Obispo | 40 |
| California | 22,090 |
Exactly 40 of California's 22,090 chemistry professionals work in San Luis Obispo. The number of chemistry professionals in San Luis Obispo has shrunk by 0% from 2006 to 2010. As the number of chemistry professionals in San Luis Obispo has decreased, overall employment in San Luis Obispo has also decreased.
San Luis Obispo Vs. California Chemistry employment growth
| 19,550 | 20,880 | 22,330 | 21,750 | 22,090 |
| 40 | 40 | 80 | No data | 40 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: California
- Dark Yellow: San Luis Obispo
Chemistry VS. All professions salaries in San Luis Obispo
| $33,090 | $34,730 | $66,585 | No data | $38,080 |
| $38,580 | $39,290 | $41,410 | $43,470 | $44,280 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Chemistry in San Luis Obispo
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in San Luis Obispo
In San Luis Obispo, salaries for chemistry professionals have increased. San Luis Obispo chemistry professionals made $38,080 per year, on average, in 2010. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for chemistry professionals in San Luis Obispo was $33,090 per year. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in San Luis Obispo.
Salary percentiles for Chemistry professionals in San Luis Obispo
10th percentile |
$24,610 |
25th percentile |
$26,490 |
50th percentile |
$29,620 |
75th percentile |
$49,070 |
90th percentile |
$57,230 |
Chemistry professionals in San Luis Obispo earn a median salary of $29,620 per year. The difference in pay between the chemistry professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 133%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $24,610 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $57,230 per year.
Average Salaries for Chemistry professionals and related professions in San Luis Obispo
Chemistry |
$38,080 |
Biology |
$60,505 |
Biochemistry |
$73,100 |
San Luis Obispo chemistry professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Chemistry schools in San Luis Obispo
There are 2 accredited chemistry schools in the city. Many of San Luis Obispo's chemistry professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Chemistry Programs Offered In San Luis Obispo
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 3 |
There are a total of 3 degree and certificate programs in chemistry offered by San Luis Obispo's chemistry schools.
Student Completed Chemistry Degrees In San Luis Obispo
associate |
4 |
bachelor |
17 |
master |
2 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 23 |
Approximately 23 students completed chemistry courses in 2010.