Health Science Schools
In Durham, New Hampshire
Health Science faculty can choose to work at only one health science school in Durham. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the health science academic community in Durham, and the future trends. Academia in health science includes 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
Durham Vs. New Hampshire Health Science Employment
| Durham | 2,110 |
| New Hampshire | 38,940 |
Exactly 2,110 of the 29,200 health science professionals employed in New Hampshire, work in Durham. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of health science professionals in Durham has shrunk by 15%. Overall employment in Durham has also decreased.
Durham Vs. New Hampshire Health Science employment growth
| 31,740 | 34,160 | 37,050 | 38,830 | 29,200 |
| 2,490 | 2,910 | 3,460 | 3,300 | 2,110 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: New Hampshire
- Dark Yellow: Durham
Health Science VS. All professions salaries in Durham
| $54,092 | $55,756 | $62,554 | $61,776 | $63,696 |
| $36,540 | $38,260 | $40,640 | $42,200 | $42,840 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Health Science in Durham
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Durham
Salaries for health science professionals in Durham have increased. In 2010 health science professionals in Durham reportedly earned an average salary of $63,696 per year. Health science professionals in Durham made a yearly average salary of $54,092, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of health science professionals in Durham is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Health science professionals in Durham
10th percentile |
$40,734 |
25th percentile |
$49,713 |
50th percentile |
$51,289 |
75th percentile |
$60,749 |
90th percentile |
$71,247 |
Health science professionals make a median salary of $51,289 per year in Durham. The difference in pay between the health science professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 75%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $40,734 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $71,247 per year.
Average Salaries for Health science professionals and related professions in Durham
Health Information |
$32,280 |
Biology |
$52,710 |
Health Information Management |
$59,865 |
Health Science |
$63,696 |
On average health science professionals in Durham earn salaries that are higher than the salaries earned by other professionals in Durham.
Educational Trends
Health Science schools in Durham
There is only one accredited health science school in the city. Many of Durham's health science professionals are graduates of this school.
Health Science Programs Offered In Durham
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 3 |
There are a total of 3 degree and certificate programs in health science offered by Durham's health science schools.
Student Completed Health Science Degrees In Durham
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
14 |
master |
4 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 19 |
In 2010 approximately 19 students completed health science courses.