Health Science Schools
In Cambridge, Massachusetts
There are 2 health science schools in Cambridge for faculty to choose from. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in health science in the city of Cambridge, which encompasses health science training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Health Science
- Masters degree in Health Science
- PhD degree in Health Science
Statistics
Professional Trends
Cambridge Vs. Massachusetts Health Science Employment
| Cambridge | 111,840 |
| Massachusetts | 230,370 |
Exactly 111,840 of Massachusetts' 200,100 health science professionals work in Cambridge. The number of health science professionals in Cambridge has shrunk by 6% from 2006 to 2010. Overall employment in Cambridge has increased.
Cambridge 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: Cambridge
Health Science VS. All professions salaries in Cambridge
| $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 Cambridge
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Cambridge
As the number of health science professionals in Cambridge has shrunk, salaries for health science professionals have increased. In 2010 health science professionals in Cambridge reportedly earned an average salary of $80,466 per year. Four years earlier in 2006, health science professionals in Cambridge made an average salary of $65,922 per year. The growth in the salary of health science professionals in Cambridge is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Health science professionals in Cambridge
10th percentile |
$47,019 |
25th percentile |
$54,683 |
50th percentile |
$64,658 |
75th percentile |
$78,840 |
90th percentile |
$93,180 |
Health science professionals in Cambridge make a median yearly salary of $64,658. The difference in pay between the health science professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 98%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $47,019 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $93,180 per year.
Average Salaries for Health science professionals and related professions in Cambridge
Health Information |
$42,270 |
Biology |
$67,116 |
Sonography |
$80,380 |
Health Science |
$80,466 |
Health Information Management |
$81,470 |
Biomedical Engineering |
$95,860 |
On average health science professionals in Cambridge earn salaries that are higher than the salaries earned by other professionals in Cambridge.
Educational Trends
Health Science schools in Cambridge
There are 2 accredited health science schools in the city. Many of Cambridge's health science professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Health Science Programs Offered In Cambridge
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
3 |
doctor |
5 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 9 |
Cambridge's health science schools offer 9 health science degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Health Science Degrees In Cambridge
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
31 |
master |
3 |
doctor |
37 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 71 |
Approximately 71 students completed health science courses in 2010.