Chemistry Schools
In Tallahassee, Florida
Chemistry faculty can choose to work at one of 2 chemistry schools in Tallahassee. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the chemistry academic community in Tallahassee, 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
Tallahassee Vs. Florida Chemistry Employment
| Tallahassee | 90 |
| Florida | 7,000 |
Of the 7,000 chemistry professionals employed in Florida, 90 work in Tallahassee. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of chemistry professionals in Tallahassee has grown by 29%. Overall employment in Tallahassee has decreased.
Tallahassee Vs. Florida Chemistry employment growth
| 7,430 | 6,830 | 5,760 | 5,830 | 7,000 |
| 70 | 160 | No data | 130 | 90 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Florida
- Dark Yellow: Tallahassee
Chemistry VS. All professions salaries in Tallahassee
| $41,400 | $41,395 | No data | $40,725 | $38,407 |
| $36,640 | $37,790 | $38,450 | $39,520 | $41,030 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Chemistry in Tallahassee
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Tallahassee
As the number of chemistry professionals in Tallahassee has grown, salaries for chemistry professionals have decreased. In 2010 Tallahassee chemistry professionals earned an average yearly salary of $38,407. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for chemistry professionals in Tallahassee was $41,400 per year. This decline is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Tallahassee.
Salary percentiles for Chemistry professionals in Tallahassee
10th percentile |
$27,087 |
25th percentile |
$31,120 |
50th percentile |
$35,933 |
75th percentile |
$42,197 |
90th percentile |
$53,370 |
Chemistry professionals make a median salary of $35,933 per year in Tallahassee. The difference in pay between the chemistry professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 97%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $27,087 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $53,370 per year.
Average Salaries for Chemistry professionals and related professions in Tallahassee
Chemistry |
$38,407 |
Biology |
$49,445 |
Biochemistry |
$73,300 |
Tallahassee chemistry professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Chemistry schools in Tallahassee
There are 2 accredited chemistry schools in the city. Many of Tallahassee's chemistry professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Chemistry Programs Offered In Tallahassee
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
3 |
master |
2 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 6 |
There are a total of 6 degree and certificate programs in chemistry offered by Tallahassee's chemistry schools.
Student Completed Chemistry Degrees In Tallahassee
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
55 |
master |
16 |
doctor |
16 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 87 |
Approximately 87 students graduated from chemistry courses in 2010.