Health Science Schools
In Newark, New Jersey
Health Science faculty can choose to work at one of 4 health science schools in Newark. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the health science academic community in Newark, 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
Newark Vs. New Jersey Health Science Employment
| Newark | 45,910 |
| New Jersey | 232,320 |
Of the 167,790 health science professionals employed in New Jersey, 45,910 work in Newark. Between 2006 and 2010, in Newark, there has been a 21% decline in the number of health science professionals. Overall employment in Newark has increased.
Newark Vs. New Jersey Health Science employment growth
| 226,360 | 228,800 | 226,650 | 228,560 | 167,790 |
| 58,230 | 59,150 | 59,610 | 60,400 | 45,910 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: New Jersey
- Dark Yellow: Newark
Health Science VS. All professions salaries in Newark
| $64,996 | $71,812 | $75,609 | $74,392 | $77,874 |
| $47,640 | $49,050 | $50,680 | $52,760 | $53,550 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Health Science in Newark
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Newark
In Newark, salaries for health science professionals have increased. Newark health science professionals made $77,874 per year, on average, in 2010. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for health science professionals in Newark was $64,996 per year. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Newark.
Salary percentiles for Health science professionals in Newark
10th percentile |
$49,398 |
25th percentile |
$58,852 |
50th percentile |
$71,188 |
75th percentile |
$79,419 |
90th percentile |
$94,639 |
Health science professionals make a median salary of $71,188 per year in Newark. The 10% of health science professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $49,398 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $94,639 per year.
Average Salaries for Health science professionals and related professions in Newark
Health Information |
$52,530 |
Biology |
$58,093 |
Sonography |
$68,470 |
Health Science |
$77,874 |
Health Information Management |
$80,580 |
Biomedical Engineering |
$85,900 |
Newark 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 Newark
Many of Newark's health science professionals are graduates of one of the 4 accredited health science schools in the city.
Health Science Programs Offered In Newark
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
4 |
doctor |
6 |
Certificate |
3 |
| Total | 15 |
There are a total of 15 degree and certificate programs in health science offered by Newark's health science schools.
Student Completed Health Science Degrees In Newark
associate |
12 |
bachelor |
33 |
master |
27 |
doctor |
50 |
Certificate |
53 |
| Total | 175 |
In 2010 approximately 175 students completed health science courses.