Health Science Schools
In Boston, Massachusetts
There are 7 health science schools in Boston for faculty to choose from. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the health science academic community in Boston, and the future trends. Academia in health science includes health science training at the following levels:
- Health Science Certificate
- Associates degree in Health Science
- Bachelors degree in Health Science
- Masters degree in Health Science
- PhD degree in Health Science
Statistics
Professional Trends
Boston Vs. Massachusetts Health Science Employment
| Boston | 111,840 |
| Massachusetts | 230,370 |
Of the 200,100 health science professionals employed in Massachusetts, 111,840 work in Boston. The number of health science professionals in Boston has shrunk by 6% from 2006 to 2010. As the number of health science professionals in Boston has decreased, overall employment in Boston has increased.
Boston Vs. Massachusetts Health Science employment growth
| 206,070 | 212,380 | 225,040 | 237,530 | 200,100 |
| 118,470 | 122,780 | 130,410 | 135,720 | 111,840 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Massachusetts
- Dark Yellow: Boston
Health Science VS. All professions salaries in Boston
| $65,922 | $71,344 | $70,141 | $77,570 | $80,466 |
| $52,100 | $54,000 | $56,060 | $58,330 | $59,410 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Health Science in Boston
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Boston
In Boston, salaries for health science professionals have increased. In 2010 Boston health science professionals earned an average yearly salary of $80,466. Four years earlier in 2006, health science professionals in Boston made an average salary of $65,922 per year. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Boston.
Salary percentiles for Health science professionals in Boston
10th percentile |
$47,019 |
25th percentile |
$54,683 |
50th percentile |
$64,658 |
75th percentile |
$78,840 |
90th percentile |
$93,180 |
Health science professionals in Boston make a median yearly salary of $64,658. The 10% of health science professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $47,019 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $93,180 per year.
Average Salaries for Health science professionals and related professions in Boston
Health Information |
$42,270 |
Biology |
$67,116 |
Sonography |
$80,380 |
Health Science |
$80,466 |
Health Information Management |
$81,470 |
Biomedical Engineering |
$95,860 |
Health science professional salaries in Boston are, on average, higher than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Health Science schools in Boston
There are 7 accredited health science schools in the city. Many of Boston's health science professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Health Science Programs Offered In Boston
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
6 |
master |
3 |
doctor |
6 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 16 |
There are a total of 16 degree and certificate programs in health science offered by Boston's health science schools.
Student Completed Health Science Degrees In Boston
associate |
3 |
bachelor |
202 |
master |
10 |
doctor |
23 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 238 |
Approximately 238 students completed health science courses in 2010.