Health Science Schools
In Albany, New York
The city of Albany has only one school where health science faculty can find employment. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of health science and health science education in Albany, which includes health science training at the following levels:
- Masters degree in Health Science
- PhD degree in Health Science
Statistics
Professional Trends
Albany Vs. New York Health Science Employment
| Albany | 21,310 |
| New York | 507,780 |
Of the 399,680 health science professionals employed in New York, 21,310 work in Albany. The number of health science professionals in Albany has shrunk by 2% from 2006 to 2010. As the number of health science professionals in Albany has decreased, overall employment in Albany has increased.
Albany Vs. New York Health Science employment growth
| 446,810 | 464,960 | 481,470 | 489,860 | 399,680 |
| 21,670 | 25,180 | 25,430 | 26,640 | 21,310 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: New York
- Dark Yellow: Albany
Health Science VS. All professions salaries in Albany
| $53,888 | $63,045 | $61,785 | $69,041 | $71,137 |
| $41,090 | $42,830 | $44,400 | $45,310 | $46,250 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Health Science in Albany
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Albany
In Albany, salaries for health science professionals have increased. In 2010 health science professionals in Albany reportedly earned an average salary of $71,137 per year. Four years earlier in 2006, health science professionals in Albany made an average salary of $53,888 per year. The growth in the salary of health science professionals in Albany is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Health science professionals in Albany
10th percentile |
$42,932 |
25th percentile |
$51,372 |
50th percentile |
$57,757 |
75th percentile |
$71,911 |
90th percentile |
$77,685 |
Health science professionals in Albany make a median yearly salary of $57,757. The 10% of health science professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $42,932 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 81% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Health science professionals and related professions in Albany
Health Information |
$32,970 |
Biology |
$56,890 |
Health Information Management |
$63,495 |
Sonography |
$67,140 |
Health Science |
$71,137 |
Health science professional salaries in Albany are, on average, higher than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Health Science schools in Albany
Many of Albany's health science professionals are graduates of the only accredited health science school in the city.
Health Science Programs Offered In Albany
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 2 |
There are a total of 2 degree and certificate programs in health science offered by Albany's health science schools.
Student Completed Health Science Degrees In Albany
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
3 |
doctor |
10 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 13 |
In 2010 approximately 13 students graduated from health science courses.