Chemistry Schools
In Whittier, California
The city of Whittier has only one school where chemistry faculty can find employment. The trends in Whittier's chemistry academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes chemistry training at the chemistry bachelors degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Whittier Vs. California Chemistry Employment
Whittier | 5,160 |
California | 22,090 |
Exactly 5,160 of California's 22,090 chemistry professionals work in Whittier. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of chemistry professionals in Whittier has grown by 50%. As the number of chemistry professionals in Whittier has increased, overall employment in Whittier has also increased.
Whittier Vs. California Chemistry employment growth
19,550 | 20,880 | 22,330 | 21,750 | 22,090 |
3,450 | 3,630 | 4,170 | 4,820 | 5,160 |
2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
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- Grey: California
- Dark Yellow: Whittier
Chemistry VS. All professions salaries in Whittier
$49,550 | $52,533 | $53,825 | $52,382 | $52,440 |
$43,160 | $45,390 | $47,600 | $49,010 | $50,240 |
2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
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- Light Blue: Chemistry in Whittier
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Whittier
As the number of chemistry professionals in Whittier has grown, salaries for chemistry professionals have also increased. In 2010 an average salary of $52,440 per year was earned by chemistry professionals in Whittier. The average salary for chemistry professionals in Whittier was $49,550 per year, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of chemistry professionals in Whittier is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Chemistry professionals in Whittier
10th percentile |
$34,870 |
25th percentile |
$40,600 |
50th percentile |
$49,908 |
75th percentile |
$62,375 |
90th percentile |
$75,248 |
Chemistry professionals in Whittier earn a median salary of $49,908 per year. The difference in pay between the chemistry professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 116%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $34,870 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $75,248 per year.
Average Salaries for Chemistry professionals and related professions in Whittier
Chemistry |
$52,440 |
Biology |
$65,015 |
Biochemistry |
$72,600 |
Physics |
$87,950 |
On average chemistry professionals in Whittier earn salaries that are lower than the salaries earned by other professionals in Whittier.
Educational Trends
Chemistry schools in Whittier
There is only one accredited chemistry school in the city. Many of Whittier's chemistry professionals are graduates of this school.
Chemistry Programs Offered In Whittier
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
Total | 1 |
Whittier's chemistry school offers one chemistry degree and certificate program.
Student Completed Chemistry Degrees In Whittier
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
4 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
Total | 4 |
In 2010 approximately 4 students completed chemistry courses.