Health Science Schools
In Jersey City, New Jersey
Health Science faculty can choose to work at one of 3 health science schools in Jersey City. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in health science in the city of Jersey City, which encompasses health science training at the following levels:
- Associates degree in Health Science
- Bachelors degree in Health Science
- Masters degree in Health Science
Statistics
Professional Trends
Jersey City Vs. New Jersey Health Science Employment
| Jersey City | 226,870 |
| New Jersey | 232,320 |
Exactly 226,870 of the 167,790 health science professionals employed in New Jersey, work in Jersey City. Between 2006 and 2010, in Jersey City, there has been a 15% decline in the number of health science professionals. As the employment for health science professionals in Jersey City has decreased, overall employment in Jersey City has increased.
Jersey City Vs. New Jersey Health Science employment growth
| 226,360 | 228,800 | 226,650 | 228,560 | 167,790 |
| 266,520 | 276,300 | 284,900 | 286,010 | 226,870 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: New Jersey
- Dark Yellow: Jersey City
Health Science VS. All professions salaries in Jersey City
| $70,629 | $73,046 | $73,933 | $75,244 | $77,560 |
| $50,840 | $52,790 | $54,850 | $56,250 | $57,170 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Health Science in Jersey City
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Jersey City
Salaries for health science professionals in Jersey City have increased. Jersey City health science professionals made $77,560 per year, on average, in 2010. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for health science professionals in Jersey City was $70,629 per year. The growth in the salary of health science professionals in Jersey City is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Health science professionals in Jersey City
10th percentile |
$43,409 |
25th percentile |
$54,603 |
50th percentile |
$72,901 |
75th percentile |
$78,953 |
90th percentile |
$87,552 |
Health science professionals in Jersey City make a median yearly salary of $72,901. The 10% of health science professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $43,409 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 102% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Health science professionals and related professions in Jersey City
Health Information |
$41,890 |
Biology |
$66,035 |
Sonography |
$66,510 |
Health Science |
$77,560 |
Health Information Management |
$78,525 |
Biomedical Engineering |
$79,870 |
Jersey City health science professionals have earnings that are higher than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Health Science schools in Jersey City
There are 3 accredited health science schools in the city. Many of Jersey City's health science professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Health Science Programs Offered In Jersey City
associate |
2 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 4 |
There are a total of 4 degree and certificate programs in health science offered by Jersey City's health science schools.
Student Completed Health Science Degrees In Jersey City
associate |
18 |
bachelor |
16 |
master |
16 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 50 |
In 2010 approximately 50 students graduated from health science courses.