Chemistry Schools In Utah
Chemistry classes faculty can choose to work at one of 10 accredited chemistry schools in Utah. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of chemistry and chemistry training in Utah, which includes chemistry training at the following levels:
- Associates degree in Chemistry
- Bachelors degree in Chemistry
- Masters degree in Chemistry
- PhD degree in Chemistry
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Professional Trends
Utah Vs. National Chemistry Employment
| Utah | 2,410 |
| National | 212,310 |
Of all of the chemistry professionals that work in the US, approximately 1% work in Utah state.
Employment Growth for Chemistry professionals In Utah
| 2,050 | 1,540 | 1,830 | 1,940 | 2,410 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Utah, chemistry is a growing field. 360 more chemistry professionals were working in Utah in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, the field of chemistry has grown by 18% in Utah. This growth is faster than the national trend for chemistry professionals which shows a 5% decrease in the number of chemistry professionals working around the nation.
Chemistry VS. All Professions salaries in Utah
| $43,540 | $45,940 | $47,712 | $49,905 | $53,022 |
| $40,990 | $43,308 | $44,832 | $45,796 | $46,619 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
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- Light Blue: Chemistry
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The salaries paid to chemistry professionals are growing in Utah. In 2006 chemistry professionals made a mean salary of $43,540 per year, and in 2010 they made $53,022 per year.
Salary percentiles for Chemistry professionals in Utah
10th percentile |
$32,095 |
25th percentile |
$38,815 |
50th percentile |
$49,552 |
75th percentile |
$63,120 |
90th percentile |
$86,632 |
This represents a 18% growth in salaries. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. In Utah state, within the field of chemistry, there is a huge variation in pay. The highest paid chemistry professionals earn 170% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket.
Average Salaries for Chemistry professionals and related professions in Utah
Biochemistry |
$69,063 |
Biology |
$55,460 |
Chemistry |
$53,022 |
Physics |
$93,090 |
In Utah, chemistry professionals earn, on average, less than professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Chemistry programs available for each degree type for all schools in Utah
associate |
5 |
bachelor |
7 |
master |
3 |
doctor |
3 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 18 |
The number of students graduating from the 10 accredited chemistry schools in Utah is decreasing. In 2006 there were 220 chemistry graduates from chemistry courses in Utah and in 2010 there were 176 graduates.
There was a decrease in the number of chemistry school degree or certificate graduates in Utah by 20%. A majority of these graduates, or 39%, graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry.