Health Science Schools
In Atlanta, Georgia
The city of Atlanta has 2 schools where health science faculty can find employment. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in health science in the city of Atlanta, which encompasses health science training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Health Science
- PhD degree in Health Science
Statistics
Professional Trends
Atlanta Vs. Georgia Health Science Employment
| Atlanta | 86,960 |
| Georgia | 222,580 |
Exactly 86,960 of the 158,220 health science professionals employed in Georgia, work in Atlanta. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of health science professionals in Atlanta has grown by 5%. As the number of health science professionals in Atlanta has increased, overall employment in Atlanta has also increased.
Atlanta Vs. Georgia Health Science employment growth
| 163,940 | 176,710 | 188,290 | 206,890 | 158,220 |
| 82,700 | 96,760 | 103,150 | 119,870 | 86,960 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Georgia
- Dark Yellow: Atlanta
Health Science VS. All professions salaries in Atlanta
| $58,717 | $63,061 | $62,502 | $71,002 | $75,396 |
| $40,930 | $42,170 | $44,170 | $45,520 | $46,440 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Health Science in Atlanta
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Atlanta
Salaries for health science professionals in Atlanta have increased. In 2010 health science professionals in Atlanta reportedly earned an average salary of $75,396 per year. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for health science professionals in Atlanta was $58,717 per year. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Atlanta.
Salary percentiles for Health science professionals in Atlanta
10th percentile |
$45,660 |
25th percentile |
$50,136 |
50th percentile |
$62,260 |
75th percentile |
$73,097 |
90th percentile |
$80,923 |
Health science professionals make a median salary of $62,260 per year in Atlanta. The difference in pay between the health science professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 77%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $45,660 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $80,923 per year.
Average Salaries for Health science professionals and related professions in Atlanta
Health Information |
$34,350 |
Sonography |
$61,120 |
Health Information Management |
$62,175 |
Biology |
$66,253 |
Biomedical Engineering |
$71,770 |
Health Science |
$75,396 |
Health science professional salaries in Atlanta are, on average, higher than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Health Science schools in Atlanta
Many of Atlanta's health science professionals are graduates of one of the 2 accredited health science schools in the city.
Health Science Programs Offered In Atlanta
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 2 |
Atlanta's health science schools offer 2 health science degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Health Science Degrees In Atlanta
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
102 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 103 |
Approximately 103 students completed health science courses in 2010.