Chemistry Schools In Tennessee
Chemistry classes faculty can choose to work at one of 33 accredited chemistry schools in Tennessee. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in chemistry in the state of Tennessee, which encompasses chemistry training at the following levels:
- Chemistry Certificate
- Associates degree in Chemistry
- Bachelors degree in Chemistry
- Masters degree in Chemistry
- PhD degree in Chemistry
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Statistics
Professional Trends
Tennessee Vs. National Chemistry Employment
| Tennessee | 4,480 |
| National | 212,310 |
Of all of the chemistry professionals that work in the US, approximately 2% work in Tennessee state.
Employment Growth for Chemistry professionals In Tennessee
| 4,480 | 3,880 | 3,700 | 4,140 | 4,480 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
Chemistry is a shrinking field in Tennessee. Thus, the field of chemistry has shrunk by 0% in Tennessee. This is slower than the trend for chemistry professionals around the US. Nationally, the number of chemistry professionals has shrunk by 5% between 2006 and 2010.
Chemistry VS. All Professions salaries in Tennessee
| $46,405 | $48,283 | $48,895 | $50,050 | $48,728 |
| $40,013 | $42,768 | $44,223 | $45,004 | $44,949 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Chemistry
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
As the number of chemistry professionals is declining, the salaries paid to chemistry professionals are increasing in Tennessee. The mean salary for chemistry professionals in 2006 was $46,405 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $48,728 per year.
Salary percentiles for Chemistry professionals in Tennessee
10th percentile |
$29,018 |
25th percentile |
$35,798 |
50th percentile |
$45,340 |
75th percentile |
$59,212 |
90th percentile |
$75,292 |
This represents a 5% growth in salaries. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. Within the field of chemistry, there is a huge variation in pay, with the highest paid chemistry professionals earning 159% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket in Tennessee state.
Average Salaries for Chemistry professionals and related professions in Tennessee
Biochemistry |
$72,540 |
Biology |
$55,947 |
Chemistry |
$48,728 |
Physics |
$109,570 |
Chemistry professionals in Tennessee earn, on average, less than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Chemistry programs available for each degree type for all schools in Tennessee
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
37 |
master |
9 |
doctor |
4 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 52 |
The number of students graduating from the 33 accredited chemistry schools in Tennessee is increasing. In 2006, 272 students graduated from chemistry courses in Tennessee. And in 2010, 407 students graduated.
This represents a 50% increase in the number of chemistry degree or certificate school graduates in Tennessee state. 71% of these graduates received an bachelor's degree in chemistry.