Chemistry Schools
In Springfield, Illinois
The city of Springfield has only one school where chemistry faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the chemistry academic community in Springfield, and the future trends. Academia in chemistry includes chemistry training at the chemistry bachelors degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Springfield Vs. Illinois Chemistry Employment
| Springfield | 50 |
| Illinois | 8,650 |
Of the 8,650 chemistry professionals employed in Illinois, 50 work in Springfield. Between 2006 and 2010, in Springfield, there has been a 44% decline in the number of chemistry professionals. As the number of chemistry professionals in Springfield has decreased, overall employment in Springfield has increased.
Springfield Vs. Illinois Chemistry employment growth
| 8,680 | 7,220 | 7,890 | 6,330 | 8,650 |
| 90 | 50 | 60 | 60 | 50 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Illinois
- Dark Yellow: Springfield
Chemistry VS. All professions salaries in Springfield
| $44,650 | $47,420 | $51,820 | $51,990 | $52,970 |
| $38,260 | $40,150 | $41,300 | $42,900 | $44,040 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Chemistry in Springfield
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Springfield
Salaries for chemistry professionals in Springfield have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $52,970 per year was earned by chemistry professionals in Springfield. Chemistry professionals in Springfield made a yearly average salary of $44,650, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of chemistry professionals in Springfield is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Chemistry professionals in Springfield
10th percentile |
$28,570 |
25th percentile |
$37,370 |
50th percentile |
$58,410 |
75th percentile |
$67,300 |
90th percentile |
$72,720 |
Chemistry professionals in Springfield earn a median salary of $58,410 per year. The 10% of chemistry professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $28,570 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $72,720 per year.
Average Salaries for Chemistry professionals and related professions in Springfield
Chemistry |
$52,970 |
Biochemistry |
$68,950 |
On average chemistry professional salaries in Springfield are lower than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Chemistry schools in Springfield
There is only one accredited chemistry school in the city. Many of Springfield's chemistry professionals are graduates of this school.
Chemistry Programs Offered In Springfield
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
There is one degree and certificate program in chemistry offered by Springfield's chemistry school.
Student Completed Chemistry Degrees In Springfield
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
6 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 6 |
Approximately 6 students graduated from chemistry courses in 2010.