Chemistry Schools
In Union, New Jersey
There is only one chemistry school in Union for faculty to choose from. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of chemistry and chemistry education in Union, which includes chemistry training at the chemistry bachelors degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Union Vs. New Jersey Chemistry Employment
| Union | 3,900 |
| New Jersey | 10,370 |
Exactly 3,900 of New Jersey's 10,370 chemistry professionals work in Union. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of chemistry professionals in Union has shrunk by 7%. Overall employment in Union has increased.
Union Vs. New Jersey Chemistry employment growth
| 12,410 | 13,330 | 13,830 | 11,420 | 10,370 |
| 4,200 | 3,890 | 5,380 | 4,130 | 3,900 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: New Jersey
- Dark Yellow: Union
Chemistry VS. All professions salaries in Union
| $48,340 | $50,113 | $51,405 | $53,902 | $54,093 |
| $47,640 | $49,050 | $50,680 | $52,760 | $53,550 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Chemistry in Union
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Union
Salaries for chemistry professionals in Union have increased. In 2010 Union chemistry professionals earned an average yearly salary of $54,093. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for chemistry professionals in Union was $48,340 per year. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Union.
Salary percentiles for Chemistry professionals in Union
10th percentile |
$34,772 |
25th percentile |
$42,818 |
50th percentile |
$52,732 |
75th percentile |
$64,868 |
90th percentile |
$76,945 |
Union chemistry professionals earn a median yearly salary of $52,732. The 10% of chemistry professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $34,772 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 121% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Chemistry professionals and related professions in Union
Chemistry |
$54,093 |
Biology |
$58,093 |
Biochemistry |
$83,693 |
Physics |
$100,780 |
Chemistry professional salaries in Union are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Chemistry schools in Union
Many of Union's chemistry professionals are graduates of the only accredited chemistry school in the city.
Chemistry Programs Offered In Union
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
Union's chemistry school offers one chemistry degree and certificate program.
Student Completed Chemistry Degrees In Union
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
15 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 15 |
Approximately 15 students graduated from chemistry courses in 2010.