Chemistry Schools
In Santa Clara, California
Chemistry faculty can choose to work at only one chemistry school in Santa Clara. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of chemistry and chemistry education in Santa Clara, which includes chemistry training at the chemistry bachelors degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Santa Clara Vs. California Chemistry Employment
| Santa Clara | 1,370 |
| California | 22,090 |
Of the 22,090 chemistry professionals employed in California, 1,370 work in Santa Clara. Between 2006 and 2010, in Santa Clara, there has been a 3% decline in the number of chemistry professionals. As the number of chemistry professionals in Santa Clara has decreased, overall employment in Santa Clara has also decreased.
Santa Clara Vs. California Chemistry employment growth
| 19,550 | 20,880 | 22,330 | 21,750 | 22,090 |
| 1,410 | 1,850 | 2,110 | 1,980 | 1,370 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: California
- Dark Yellow: Santa Clara
Chemistry VS. All professions salaries in Santa Clara
| $54,343 | $54,307 | $60,978 | $59,503 | $62,455 |
| $59,990 | $61,720 | $64,310 | $66,780 | $67,850 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Chemistry in Santa Clara
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Santa Clara
In Santa Clara, salaries for chemistry professionals have increased. Santa Clara chemistry professionals made $62,455 per year, on average, in 2010. The average salary for chemistry professionals in Santa Clara was $54,343 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Santa Clara.
Salary percentiles for Chemistry professionals in Santa Clara
10th percentile |
$45,162 |
25th percentile |
$52,215 |
50th percentile |
$61,792 |
75th percentile |
$72,175 |
90th percentile |
$82,995 |
Santa Clara chemistry professionals earn a median yearly salary of $61,792. The 10% of chemistry professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $45,162 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $82,995 per year.
Average Salaries for Chemistry professionals and related professions in Santa Clara
Chemistry |
$62,455 |
Biology |
$77,645 |
Biochemistry |
$87,023 |
Physics |
$117,000 |
Chemistry professional salaries in Santa Clara are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Chemistry schools in Santa Clara
Many of Santa Clara's chemistry professionals are graduates of the only accredited chemistry school in the city.
Chemistry Programs Offered In Santa Clara
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
Santa Clara's chemistry school offers one chemistry degree and certificate program.
Student Completed Chemistry Degrees In Santa Clara
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
5 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 5 |
Approximately 5 students graduated from chemistry courses in 2010.